Download or read book The Autonomy Myth written by Martha Albertson Fineman and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exposé of flaws in American policies regarding the self-reliance of families argues that policymakers have compromised the well-being of everyday individuals by limiting the definition of acceptable family units and placing unrealistic responsibilities on contemporary families, presenting a model for "caretaking relationships" that provides extra support for children and the elderly. Reprint.