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OverviewThis controversial book argues that concepts such as 'successful' and 'active' ageing are potentially dangerous paradigms that reflect and exacerbate inequalities in older populations. The author presents a new theory to make sense of the popularity of these concepts, providing essential reading for anyone seeking to make sense of social constructions of ageing in contemporary societies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Virpi TimonenPublisher: Policy Press Imprint: Policy Press Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9781447330172ISBN 10: 144733017 Pages: 132 Publication Date: 29 April 2016 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsParadoxes and puzzles in ageing societies Critique of successful ageing models Critique of active ageing models The problem with modelling ageing Towards a theory of model ageingReviewsThis book challenges the pervasive model of successful aging through both cogent critique and penetrating analyses of its policy and practice implications. The proposed alternative frame of 'model aging' is a unique and important contribution to knowledge and understanding. Anne Martin-Matthews, Unversity of British Columbia, Canada Anyone who uses active and successful ageing as concepts in their policy, research or advocacy work, needs to think carefully about what these mean. Virpi Timonen's book provides a valuable, if sometimes challenging, aid to doing this. Judith Davey, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand; Timonen is a fine theorist and critical thinker. This book will challenge readers to revisit their notions of a good old age. Norah Keating, University of Alberta, Canada; This book challenges the pervasive model of successful aging through both cogent critique and penetrating analyses of its policy and practice implications. The proposed alternative frame of 'model aging' is a unique and important contribution to knowledge and understanding. Anne Martin-Matthews, Unversity of British Columbia, Canada Author InformationVirpi Timonen is Professor in Social Policy and Ageing at the School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Her research focuses on intergenerational relationships and policy pertaining to older adults. In 2014-2018, she serves as the President of the Research Committee on the Sociology of Ageing (RC11) of the International Sociological Association. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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