Social Theory, Social Policy and Ageing
Author:   Simon Biggs ,  Caroll Estes ,  Chris Phillipson ,  et al.
Publisher:   Open University Press
ISBN:  

9780335209071


Pages:   200
Publication Date:   16 November 2003
Format:   Hardback
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Social Theory, Social Policy and Ageing


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This work covers theoretical developments and issues influencing the study of adult ageing. It explores contemporary trends in social policy drawing on the experience of ageing in the USA, Europe and an increasingly global environment. Feminist perspectives on ageing are also covered.

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Author:   Simon Biggs ,  Caroll Estes ,  Chris Phillipson ,  et al.
Publisher:   Open University Press
Imprint:   Open University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.430kg
ISBN:  

9780335209071


ISBN 10:   0335209076
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   16 November 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Introduction Social theory and ageing from functionalism to critical gerontology Social theory and ageing from identity to critical identities Ageing, migration and globalization Feminist perspectives and old age policy Productive ageing, self-surveillance and social policy The bio-medicalization of ageing The politics of ageing in Europe and the USA A manifesto for social theory and social change References Index.

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