The Invisible Heart
The Invisible Heart
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Brief
288
Book • Nonfiction
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Invisible Heart by Nancy Folbre explores the intersections of economics and caregiving. It examines how traditional economic models overlook the value of care work, emphasizing the need for policies that recognize caregiving's social and economic contributions. Folbre calls for integrating compassion into economic systems to better support caregivers and those receiving care.
Informative
Contemplative
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Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Nancy Folbre's The Invisible Heart is praised for its engaging critique of economics through a feminist lens, highlighting care work's societal value. Some readers find the feminist arguments compelling and insightful, yet others feel the economic analysis lacks depth. The book effectively challenges traditional economic narratives.
Who Should Read The Invisible Heart?
A reader interested in The Invisible Heart by Nancy Folbre would enjoy exploring the intersections of economics and ethics. Fans of Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner or Nudge by Richard Thaler might find similar appeal in Folbre's thought-provoking analysis of care work and economic justice.
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288
Book • Nonfiction
2001
Adult
18+ years
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