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.
Ageing and Later Life is a set book for The Open University course K256 An Ageing Society.
Produkteigenschaften
- Artikelnummer: 9780803989658
- Medium: Buch
- ISBN: 978-0-8039-8965-8
- Verlag: Repro India Limited
- Erscheinungstermin: 20.01.1997
- Sprache(n): Englisch
- Auflage: 1. Auflage 1997
- Serie: Published in association with The Open University
- Produktform: Gebunden
- Gewicht: 680 g
- Seiten: 384
- Format (B x H x T): 156 x 234 x 22 mm
- Ausgabetyp: Kein, Unbekannt