Beyond successful and active ageing [electronic resource] : a theory of model ageing.
Material type:
TextSeries: Policy Press shortsResearch: Bristol, UK : Policy Press, 2016Description: 1 online resource (133 pages)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781447330189; 1447330188Subject(s): Older people -- Social conditions | Retirement | SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Discrimination & Race Relations | SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Minority Studies | SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Gerontology | Older people -- Social conditions | Retirement | SOCIAL SCIENCE / GerontologyGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: Beyond successful and active ageing : A theory of model ageing.DDC classification: 305.26 LOC classification: HV1451 | .T56 2016ebOnline resources: EBSCOhost | Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Gratia Christian College Library Internet | E-book | Available | 8000206G |
Print version record.
Pages:1 to 25; Pages:26 to 50; Pages:51 to 75; Pages:76 to 100; Pages:101 to 125; Pages:126 to 133.
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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Master record variable field(s) change: 072