Beyond successful and active ageing : a theory of model ageing.

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This controversial book argues that concepts such as 'successful' and 'active' ageing are potentially dangerous paradigms that reflect and exacerbate inequalities in older populations. Essential reading for anyone seeking to make sense of social constructions of ageing in contemp...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Timonen, Virpi
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Policy Press, 2016.
Colección:Policy Press shorts. Research.
Temas:
Older people > Social conditions.
Retirement.
Personnes âgées > Conditions sociales.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Discrimination & Race Relations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Minority Studies.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Gerontology.
Older people > Social conditions
Retirement
Seniorzy > polityka rządowa.
Seniorzy > usługi i służby.
Seniorzy > sytuacja społeczna.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This controversial book argues that concepts such as 'successful' and 'active' ageing are potentially dangerous paradigms that reflect and exacerbate inequalities in older populations. Essential reading for anyone seeking to make sense of social constructions of ageing in contemporary societies.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (133 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781447330189
1447330188
9781447330219
1447330218

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