Understanding Old Age Critical and Global Perspectives (PDF)

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Synopsis

Providing a comprehensive overview of issues of ageing from a global perspective this ambitious text introduces the reader to a wide range of issues and policies on ageing. Topics examined include: theoretical perspectives on ageing in society; demographic trends; roles played by older people as political actors; migration; health; pensions; family and institutional care; and elder abuse. This will be an essential text for students of social gerontology, as well as an invaluable resource for students of nursing, social work, social policy and development studies.

Book details

Author:
Gail Wilson
ISBN:
9780857026354
Related ISBNs:
9780761960119, 9780761960126, 9781446239582
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2017-07-28
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2000
Copyright by:
 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies