Ageing and Later Life: 1 (Published in association with The Open University) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0803989652 ISBN 13: 9780803989658

Verlag: Sage Publications UK, 1997

Inhaltsangabe

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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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Julia Johnson is Lecturer in Ageing at the Open University School of Health, Welfare and Community Education, on secondment from the University College of Swansea. Her previous publications include Welfare and the Ageing Experience (edited with Bill Bytheway, 1990).

Robert Slater is Lecturer in Psychology at the Open University School of Health, Welfare and Community Education and formerly Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Wales College of Cardiff. His publications include Tinnitus: A Guide for Sufferers and Professionals (with M Terry, 1987).

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Sage Publications UK
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1997
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0803989652
• ISBN 13: 9780803989658
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 384
• Herausgeber: Johnson Julia, Slater Robert
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