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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher Phillipson (University of Manchester)Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: Polity Press Dimensions: Width: 14.50cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.40cm Weight: 0.399kg ISBN: 9780745630847ISBN 10: 0745630847 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 15 March 2013 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements vii 1 Introduction: Understanding Ageing 1 Part I Demographic and Social Dimensions of Ageing 9 2 Ageing Societies in a Global Perspective 11 3 Social Theories of Ageing 29 4 The Development of Ideas about Age and Ageing 53 5 The Social Construction of Ageing 70 Part II Inequalities and Divisions in Later Life 87 6 Ageing and Pensions: The Social Construction of Inequality 89 7 Families and Generational Change in Ageing Societies 109 8 'Late' Old Age 127 Part III New Pathways for Later Life 143 9 Preparing for Ageing Populations: Rebuilding Institutions 145 10 Conclusion: New Pathways for Later Life 166 Notes 178 References 181 Index 206Reviews'Chris Phillipson is one of our most prominent authorities on ageing. In this book he provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of the key debates in the field, addressing both how we should understand the phenomenon of ageing and also its consequences for an increasingly globalized world.' Julia Twigg, University of Kent 'In Ageing , Chris Phillipson explains and critiques social science contributions to understanding and moulding the way we think about older people and population ageing. Foremost among its many merits are exceptional clarity and comprehensibility. Both new and long-term students of the field will profit greatly from reading this book.' Tony Warnes, University of Sheffield 'Phillipson makes clear that the face of ageing is changing in response to wide-reaching currents sweeping around the globe. As is apparent throughout Ageing , the discussion of what is fair and appropriate is shifting as the political economic forces of national and international development redefine what it means to grow old. A real tour de force from an internationally recognized scholar.' Joe Hendricks, Oregon State University 'Chris Phillipson is one of our most prominent authorities on ageing. In this book he provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of the key debates in the field, addressing both how we should understand the phenomenon of ageing and also its consequences for an increasingly globalized world.' Julia Twigg, University of Kent 'In Ageing , Chris Phillipson explains and critiques social science contributions to understanding and moulding the way we think about older people and population ageing. Foremost among its many merits are exceptional clarity and comprehensibility. Both new and long-term students of the field will profit greatly from reading this book.' Tony Warnes, University of Sheffield Phillipson makes clear that the face of ageing is changing in response to wide-reaching currents sweeping around the globe. As is apparent throughout Ageing , the discussion of what is fair and appropriate is shifting as the political economic forces of national and international development redefine what it means to grow old. A real tour de force from an internationally recognized scholar.' Joe Hendricks, Oregon State University A key strength of this publication is the rich contextual background it provides, with welcome coverage of international variations in ageing and thought-provoking suggestions on as to how institutions can successfully adapt to the changing demographic Journal of Ageing & Society Author InformationChris Phillipson is professor of sociology and social gerontology at the University of Manchester. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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