The concept of "care" defines our humanity. Covering topics as diverse as familial care, medical care, artistic care, scientific care, and various other permutations of the term, this book examines the word and concept of "care" from a cultural perspective, tracing its use throughout literature and history.

Autorentext
Richard Hillyer is Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of South Alabama, USA.

Zusammenfassung
The concept of "care" defines our humanity. Covering topics as diverse as familial care, medical care, artistic care, scientific care, and various other permutations of the term, this book examines the word and concept of "care" from a cultural perspective, tracing its use throughout literature and history.

Inhalt
PART I: CAREFUL AND CARELESS WORDS 1. Native 2. Foreign PART II: CAREFUL AND CARE-FRAUGHT TYPES 3. Scientists 4. Artists 5. Monarchs PART III: CARELESS AND CAREFREE TYPES 6. Sleepers 7. Women 8. Children 9. Libertines