Understanding Old Age

Understanding Old Age

Understanding Old Age

Gail Wilson

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Editorial:
Sage Publications
Año de edición:
2000
ISBN:
9780761960126
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Providing a comprehensive overview of themes 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 essential reading for students of social gerontology, as well as an invaluable resource for students of nursing, social work, social policy and development studies.

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