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The new dynamics of ageing volume 2
Alan Walker
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Description for The new dynamics of ageing volume 2
Paperback. A comprehensive multi-disciplinary overview of the very latest research on ageing, concentrating on four major themes: autonomy and independence in later life, biology and ageing, food and nutrition and representation of old age. Series: The New Dynamics of Ageing. Num Pages: 252 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP31. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
This volume and its companion, The new dynamics of ageing volume 1, provide comprehensive multi-disciplinary overviews of the very latest research on ageing. Together they report the outcomes of the most concerted investigation ever undertaken into both the influence shaping the changing nature of ageing and its consequences for individuals and society. This book concentrates on four major themes: autonomy and independence in later life, biology and ageing, food and nutrition and representation of old age. Each chapter provides a state of the art topic summary as well as reporting the essential research findings from New ... Read more
This volume and its companion, The new dynamics of ageing volume 1, provide comprehensive multi-disciplinary overviews of the very latest research on ageing. Together they report the outcomes of the most concerted investigation ever undertaken into both the influence shaping the changing nature of ageing and its consequences for individuals and society. This book concentrates on four major themes: autonomy and independence in later life, biology and ageing, food and nutrition and representation of old age. Each chapter provides a state of the art topic summary as well as reporting the essential research findings from New ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Series
The New Dynamics of Ageing
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447314790
SKU
V9781447314790
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Alan Walker
Alan Walker is Professor of Social Policy and Social Gerontology at The University of Sheffield. He is a Fellow of the British Academy, holds lifetime achievement awards from the British Gerontological Society and the Social Policy Association and was the ESRC's first Impact Champion (2013). He directed the New Dynamics of Ageing Programme 2005-14.
Reviews for The new dynamics of ageing volume 2
This book brings together some of the major findings of one of the most important recent research programmes on ageing. It is highly recommended. Anthea Tinker, King's College London I welcome the emphasis given to the important theme of maintaining the dignity and respect older people deserve, if we are to fully draw on the knowledge they build ... Read more