The Social Context of Ageing

A Textbook of Gerontology

Gebonden Engels 2004 9780415221399
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This comprehensive text focuses on the social contexts of ageing, looking at the diversity of ageing and older people, and at different factors that are important to experiences of old age and ageing. It includes key chapters on:theoretical and methodological bases for the study of ageingdemographic context of the 'ageing' populationhealth and illnessfamily and social networksformal and informal care and other services for older people.

Providing an invaluable introduction to the major issues involved in the study of ageing, this book is essential reading for students of sociology, gerontology, social policy, health and social care, and professionals working with older people.

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ISBN13:9780415221399
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Gebonden
Aantal pagina's:368
Uitgever:Taylor & Francis Ltd

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Section One: Understanding Ageing. The Basic Concepts 1. Introduction 'What is Old Age?' 2. Theoretical Perspectives on Ageing; 'Why We Grow Old? 3. Methodological Aspects of Studying Age 4. Demographic Perspectives on Ageing: Ageing People in an Ageing World Section Two: Social Institutions and Ageing 5. Ageing in Families 6. Employment and Retirement 7. Ageing and the Welfare State Section Three: Current Issues in Gerontology 8. Does Old Age Have Meaning? 9. Economic Perspectives: Can We Afford Old Age? 10. Conclusions: What is Successful Ageing?

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