Summary
This four-volume interdisciplinary collection on the social issues of ageing: will strike a balance between a social and public policy perspective on ageing, and broader sociological and socio-cultural debates within the field. .
Old Age from a Historical and Cultural Perspective
Historical perspectives on experiences of ageing
Images of ageing
The development of social welfare for older people
Theoretical Perspectives on Social Ageing
Traditional theories of social ageing
Life Course and developmental models of ageing
Social construction and political economy models of ageing
Approaches from the humanities
Family, Community and Social Relationships in Old Age
The Family Life of Older People
Older People in the Community
Daily Life in Old Age
Social Relationships in Later Life
Health and Social Policies on Ageing
Policies for work and retirement
Support for older people in the community
Issues in residential and day care
Ethical issues in the care of older people
