Overview

Growing Old in the Twentieth Century investigates many aspects of the current debates raging regarding care and provision for the elderly and the very elderly. It will be invaluable to gerontologists, social policy makers, official and unofficial carers, and anyone involved in health care.

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Author:   Margot Jefferys
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138155046

ISBN 10:   1138155047
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   27 January 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction, Margot Jefferys, Pat Thane; Part 1 Retirement and Structured Dependency; Chapter 1 The Politics of Retirement, 1908–1948, John Macnicol, Andrew Blaikie; Chapter 2 †This chapter is a shortened version of a longer paper, the full version of which can be obtained from the authors on request., Sarah Harper, Pat Thane; Chapter 3 The Structured Dependency of the Elderly, Paul Johnson; Chapter 4 ::, Alan Walker; Part 2 Resources in Old Age; Chapter 5 Resources in Old Age, G.Nigel Gilbert, Angela Dale, Sara Arber, Maria Evandrou, Frank Laczko; Chapter 6 Income Inequality in Later Life, R.Victor Christina; Chapter 7 Longitudinal Perspectives on the Living Arrangements of the Elderly, Emily Grundy; Part 3 Contemporary Studies of Old People and their Carers; Chapter 8 Virtue and Vicissitude, Dorothy Jerrome; Chapter 9 Support Networks in Old Age, G.Clare Wenger; Chapter 10 †This chapter is a shortened version of a longer paper, the full version of which can be obtained from the authors on request., Jane Lewis, Barbara Meredith; Chapter 11 Residential Care and the Maintenance of Social Identity, Jennifer Hockey; Chapter 12 Bridging the Gap Between Hospital and Home, Jill Russell, Maria Brenton; Chapter 13 ::, Elaine Cameron, Helen Evers, Frances Badger, Karl Atkin;

Reviews

`... a useful collection of research based articles covering many issues of importance in social gerontology.' - Medical Sociology News `This collection of essays will be revelatory and stimulating for many gerontologists as well as for administrators, professional and informal carers and for older people themselves.' - Ageing and Society

An excellent resource for social science researchers, social policy analysts, and gerontologists interested in comparing needs and programs from an international perspective. - Choice

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