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Adult Lives: A Life Course Perspective
Jeanne Katz
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Description for Adult Lives: A Life Course Perspective
Paperback. 'Adult Lives' is a diverse collection of readings from all stages of life which aim to understand how those living and working together in an ageing society relate to each other. It uses a holistic approach to understanding ageing in adulthood that is applicable to all, including those developing policy and in practice. Editor(s): Katz, Jeanne; Peace, Sheila; Spurr, Sue. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 172 x 26. Weight in Grams: 854.
With the proportion of people between young adulthood and the third age growing in relation to children and young people in western industrialised societies, there is an increasing need for a comprehensive look at the past, present and future of adult lives. These adult lives are defined by the experience of history, are structurally specific, and draw upon different interpersonal, lifestyle and cultural resources and it is important to recognise the impact of the past and the present on future adult lives. 'Adult Lives', co-published by The Policy Press and the Open University, is a diverse collection of readings, ... Read more
With the proportion of people between young adulthood and the third age growing in relation to children and young people in western industrialised societies, there is an increasing need for a comprehensive look at the past, present and future of adult lives. These adult lives are defined by the experience of history, are structurally specific, and draw upon different interpersonal, lifestyle and cultural resources and it is important to recognise the impact of the past and the present on future adult lives. 'Adult Lives', co-published by The Policy Press and the Open University, is a diverse collection of readings, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
853g
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447300434
SKU
V9781447300434
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Ref
99-50
About Jeanne Katz
The editors work in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at The Open University, UK. Jeanne Katz is a medical sociologist whose research has focused on the care of older people in different environments; Sheila Peace is Professor of Social Gerontology and a human geographer by first discipline with expertise in environment and ageing research; Sue Spurr is a ... Read more
Reviews for Adult Lives: A Life Course Perspective
"This is certainly a very thought-provoking and informative title with much for health and social care practitioners to consider ... a very useful collection of perspectives and research on a topic that is highly pertinent to our time." CNWL NHS Foundation Trust newsletter. "Adult Lives: A Life Course Perspective..contains an exciting mix of new material and extracts from key existing ... Read more