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Ageing and Later Life

Ageing and Later Life

Examines the range of issues raised by ageing in contemporary society. This collection combines academic and practitioner analysis with personal accounts. It aims to reflect the diverse nature of the subject by taking a multi-disciplinary approach, including literary and historical perspectives.
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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.

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Title - Ageing and Later Life

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ISBN 13 - 9780803989665

Imprint - Sage Publications Ltd

Publisher - Sage Publications Ltd

Date Published - 22/12/1993

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Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 156 x 234 x mm

Weight - 650 g

Languages - English