Elder Care Catastrophe: Rituals of Abuse in Nursing Homes-And What You Can Do About It

Instances of abuse and neglect in nursing homes and elder care facilities have become far too common. Ulsperger (sociology, Arkansas Tech U.) and Knottnerus (sociology, Oklahoma State U.), draw from nearly a decade of academic research and personal experience dealing with this often unseen catastrophe. The authors point the finger of blame at a larger bureaucratic failure which has manifested itself in many sociological aspects and make the case that elderly abuse and neglect is a symptom of a wider humanitarian breakdown. This book is intended for academics interested in gerontology, organizational analysis, and sociology. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)