Living and Dying at Murray Manor |
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| Author:
| Gubrium, Jaber F. |
| Series title: | Age Studies in Humanities and Science Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8139-1777-1 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 1997 |
| Publisher: | University of Virginia Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $24.50USD $24.50 |
Book Description:
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This text documents how the work of everyday life in a nursing home is accomplished. After several months as a participant-observer, taking part in activities from menial work to acting as gerontologist at staff meetings, the author produced this study of the social organization of care.
This text documents how the work of everyday life in a nursing home is accomplished. After several months as a participant-observer, taking part in activities from menial work to acting as gerontologist at staff meetings, the author produced this study of the social organization of care.