Verlag: Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2000
ISBN 10: 0195123158 ISBN 13: 9780195123159
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Verlag: Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2000
ISBN 10: 0195123158 ISBN 13: 9780195123159
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
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Verlag: Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2000
ISBN 10: 0195123158 ISBN 13: 9780195123159
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Verlag: Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2002
ISBN 10: 0195152441 ISBN 13: 9780195152449
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Verlag: Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2002
ISBN 10: 0195152441 ISBN 13: 9780195152449
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
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Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Verlag: Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2002
ISBN 10: 0195152441 ISBN 13: 9780195152449
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
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Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Verlag: Oxford University Press Inc, United States, New York, 2001
ISBN 10: 0195123158 ISBN 13: 9780195123159
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Paperback. Zustand: Good. What are the limits of sympathy in dealing with another person's troubles? Where do we draw the line between caring for a loved one, and being swallowed up emotionally by the obligation to do so? Quite simply, what do we owe each other? In this vivid and thoughtful study, David Karp chronicles the experiences of the family members of the mentally ill, and how they draw "boundaries of sympathy" to avoid being engulfed by the day-to-day suffering of a loved one. Working from sixty extensive interviews, the author reveals striking similarities in the experiences of caregivers: the feelings of shame, fear, guilt and powerlessness in the face of a socially stigmatized illness; the frustration of navigating the complex network of bureaucracies that govern the mental health system; and most of all, the difficulty negotiating an "appropriate" level of involvement with the mentally ill loved one while maintaining enough distance for personal health. Throughout the narratives, Karp sensitively explores the overarching question of how people strike an equilibrium between reason and emotion, between head and heart, when caring for a catastrophically ill person. The Burden of Sympathy concludes with a critical look at what it means to be a moral and caring person at the turn of the century in America, when powerful cultural messages spell out two contradictory imperatives: pursue personal fulfillment at any cost and care for the family at any cost. An insightful, deeply caring look at mental illness and at the larger picture of contemporary values, The Burden of Sympathy is required reading for caregivers of all kinds, and for anyone seeking broader understanding of human responsibility in the postmodern world. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Verlag: Oxford University Press, 2000
ISBN 10: 0195123158 ISBN 13: 9780195123159
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Verlag: Oxford University Press Inc, United States, New York, 2002
ISBN 10: 0195152441 ISBN 13: 9780195152449
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. What are the limits of sympathy in dealing with another person's troubles? Where do we draw the line between caring for a loved one, and being swallowed up emotionally by the obligation to do so? Quite simply, what do we owe each other? In this vivid and thoughtful study, David Karp chronicles the experiences of the family members of the mentally ill, and how they draw "boundaries of sympathy" to avoid being engulfed by the day-to-day suffering of a loved one. Working from sixty extensive interviews, the author reveals striking similarities in the experiences of caregivers: the feelings of shame, fear, guilt and powerlessness in the face of a socially stigmatized illness; the frustration of navigating the complex network of bureaucracies that govern the mental health system; and most of all, the difficulty negotiating an "appropriate" level of involvement with the mentally ill loved one while maintaining enough distance for personal health. Throughout the narratives, Karp sensitively explores the overarching question of how people strike an equilibrium between reason and emotion, between head and heart, when caring for a catastrophically ill person. The Burden of Sympathy concludes with a critical look at what it means to be a moral and caring person at the turn of the century in America, when powerful cultural messages spell out two contradictory imperatives: pursue personal fulfillment at any cost and care for the family at any cost. An insightful, deeply caring look at mental illness and at the larger picture of contemporary values, The Burden of Sympathy is required reading for caregivers of all kinds, and for anyone seeking broader understanding of human responsibility in the postmodern world. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Verlag: Oxford University Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 0195152441 ISBN 13: 9780195152449
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Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition.
Verlag: Oxford University Press, 2001
ISBN 10: 0195152441 ISBN 13: 9780195152449
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Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:9780195152449.
Verlag: Oxford University Press, USA Okt 2000, 2000
ISBN 10: 0195123158 ISBN 13: 9780195123159
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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What are the limits of sympathy in dealing with another person's troubles Where do we draw the line between caring for a loved one, and being swallowed up emotionally by the obligation to do so In this vivid and thoughtful study, David Karp chronicles the experiences of the friends and family members of the mentally ill, and how they draw 'boundaries of sympathy' to avoid being engulfed by the day-to-day suffering of a loved one. Working from sixty extensive interviews, the author reveals striking similarities in the experiences of caregivers: the feelings of shame, fear, guilt and powerlessness in the face of a socially stigmatized illness; the frustration of navigating the complex network of bureaucracies that govern the mental health system; and most of all, the difficulty negotiating an 'appropriate' level of involvement with the mentally ill loved one while maintaining enough distance for personal health. An insightful, deeply caring look at mental illness and at the larger picture of contemporary values, The Burden of Sympathy is required reading for caregivers of all kinds, and for anyone seeking broader understanding of human responsibility in the postmodern world.