The Social Context of Ageing
A Textbook of Gerontology
Published on 20. December 2004
368 pages
978-1-134-59819-9 (ISBN)
Description
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 ageing
demographic context of the 'ageing' population
health and illness
family and social networks
formal 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.
theoretical and methodological bases for the study of ageing
demographic context of the 'ageing' population
health and illness
family and social networks
formal 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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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
8 s/w Zeichnungen
8 Line drawings, black and white
File size
2,18 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-59819-9 (9781134598199)
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Person
Christina Victor has worked in social gerontology for over twenty years. She is currently Professor of Gerontology and Health Services Research, Head of School of Health and Social Care, University of Reading.
Content
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?
