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Who Takes Care of Us When We Live Longer and Die Slower? An Interview with Karla Erickson
Sociologist Karla Erickson talks about what it means to care for an aging population that lives longer than ever – and dies slower than ever
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Karla Erickson, Associate Professor of Sociology at Grinnell College in Iowa. With a PhD in American Studies from the University of Minnesota, Karla has written a book on class, community and gendered labor titled The Hungry Cowboy: Service and … Continue reading
