Don Grant is a Professor of Sociology and the Director of the Care, Health, and Resilience Program at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He is also a Fellow at the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute and Director of his university’s Program in Social Innovation. His most recent book, Nursing the Spirit: Care, Public Life, and the Dignity of Vulnerable Strangers, explores the moral challenges of helping professionals and is under contract with Columbia University Press.
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Dive into 'The Challenges of Modern Caregiving' course, where you'll explore the evolving landscape of professional caregiving and understand the critical dilemmas it presents. Learn how societal shifts have altered the meaning and practice of care outside the family context, and discover ways to effectively manage these challenges in your career.
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Discover the often-overlooked importance of care in our lives with 'Thinking About Care', an insightful online course offered on Coursera. This course unravels the complexities of care, from its definition to who traditionally provides it, and how society values this essential work. You'll explore debates around whether money can strip care of its essence and gain a valuable strategy for evaluating various approaches to care. Whether you're interested in social sciences, human development, or caregiving professions, 'Thinking About Care' offers a unique perspective on an indispensable aspect of our lives.
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Dive deep into the study of suffering and its impact on humanity through 'Suffering and the Human Condition'. This course unravels the multifaceted nature of human anguish, examining societal responses and modern afflictions. Learn from academic literature and debates while mastering a unique analytical method to understand and address suffering.