Deficit: The Hidden Value of Care by Emma Holten is a thoughtful and timely exploration of how care work is valued in modern life. Blending personal insight with sharp social commentary, this book challenges the idea that only measurable, profit-driven labour matters, and asks readers to reconsider the hidden power of care, empathy, and interdependence.
Engaging and reflective, Deficit speaks to anyone interested in gender, economics, and social change. Emma Holten offers a compelling perspective on why care should be seen not as a weakness, but as an essential part of a humane society. Readers will come away with fresh ideas and a deeper understanding of the systems that shape our everyday lives.
