Ageing and Later Life

384 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Ageing and Later Life reflects the diverse nature of the subject by taking a multidisciplinary approach including literary, historical, sociological, policy, psychological, philosophical and clinical perspectives. This lively and informative book features essays by major authors in the field and includes discussions of: cultural aspects of self-image and identity; current concerns relating to health and well-being; the reality of power and control in the care of older people; concepts and values which shape our understanding of ageing; issues of policy and politics; and historical perspectives on ageing and possibilities for the future.Ageing and Later Life is a set book for The Open University course K256 An Ageing Society.

• Reihe: Published in association with The Open University
• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Gesellschaftliche Gruppen, Gemeinschaften und Identitäten Altersgruppen und Generationen Ältere Menschen / höheres Alter
• ISBN: 9780803989658
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 20.01.1997
• Größe: 240 x 161 mm
• Verlag: Sage Publications UK
• Herausgegeben von: Julia Johnson, Robert Slater