There has been much talk about family values in recent years, but little examination of the economic forces that are exploding family life and limiting the caregiving that families can provide. As Folbre points out in her provocative and insightful new book, every society must confront the problem of balancing self-interested pursuits with care for others including children, the elderly, and the infirm. Historically, most societies enjoyed an increased supply of care by maintaining strict limits on women s freedom. But as these limits happily and inevitably give way, there are many...