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Aged. Gerontology (Social aspects). Retirement

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  • Old Ageby Paul Johnson; Pat Thane

    Routledge 1998; US$ 113.00

    Featuring both methodological and empirical studies, Old Age represents a substantial contribution to the historical understanding of old age in past societies, as well as to the debate about post-modernism in historical study. more...

  • Life, Death and the Elderlyby Margaret Pelling; Richard M. Smith

    Routledge 1994; US$ 41.95

    A valuable historical perspective on the economic, medical, class and gender relations of the elderly, which until now have received relatively little attention. more...

  • Growing Old in the Middle Agesby Shulamith Shahar

    Routledge 1997; US$ 36.95

    Shahar draws a comprehensive picture of medieval old age, describing how it was perceived by different groups in society. This timely overview is an invaluable contribution to the social history of the whole of medieval Europe. more...

  • Images of Agingby Mike Featherstone; Andrew Wernick

    Routledge 1995; US$ 56.95

    The contributors in this book discuss images of aging which have come to circulate in the advanced industrial societies today. They address such themes as gender images of aging, images of health, illness and death. more...

  • Life After Ninetyby Michael Bury; Anthea Holme; Margot Jefferys

    Routledge 1991; US$ 200.00

    Life After Ninety examines old age stereotypes and presents a unique picture of the health, quality of life, and social circumstances of the very old. more...

  • Family and Community Life of Older Peopleby Chris Phillipson; Miriam Bernard; Judith and Phillips; Jim Ogg

    Routledge 2000; US$ 57.95

    Reflects the interest in how older people are affected by social change which is currently a key theme in social science. more...

  • Ageing in the Asia-Pacific Regionby David R. Phillips

    RoutledgeCurzon 2000; US$ 230.00

    This book focuses on the challenges that an ageing Asia-Pacific population poses to economies and societies in the region. It considers the policies that have evolved to date to meet new demands, and how these will operate in the future. more...

  • Old Ageby John Vincent

    Routledge 2003; US$ 47.95

    This book provides an overview of the key issues arising from this demographic change, asking questions such as: * What if any, are the universal characteristics of the ageing experience? * What different ways is it possible to grow old? more...

  • Social Context of Ageingby Christina Victor

    Routledge 2004; US$ 51.95

    This book 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. more...

  • Ageing and Placeby Gavin J. Andrews; David R. Phillips

    Routledge 2004; US$ 178.00

    An increasing amount of academic research has focused on older people with a particular emphasis on settings, places and spaces. This book provides a comprehensive review of research and the policy area of 'ageing and place'. more...