Care giving has become a high-profile issue in policy and practice, yet much of the literature conceives it as burdensome or even oppressive.

Drawing extensively on real-life examples of care giving relationships, Caring and Social Justice reveals an uplifting alternative approach to caring that highlights its contribution to social cohesion and social justice.

It offers a clear overview of the literature including debates about an ''ethic of care'' and offers a thought-provoking survey ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate study.