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Personhood, Identity and Care in Advanced Old Age
Paul Higgs
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Description for Personhood, Identity and Care in Advanced Old Age
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How do we sustain agency and identity amidst the frailty of advanced old age? What role does care play in this process? Pushing forward new sociological theory, this book explores the theoretical and practical issues raised by age and infirmity. It is essential reading on one of the biggest social issues of our time.
How do we sustain agency and identity amidst the frailty of advanced old age? What role does care play in this process? Pushing forward new sociological theory, this book explores the theoretical and practical issues raised by age and infirmity. It is essential reading on one of the biggest social issues of our time.
Product Details
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
305g
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447319061
SKU
V9781447319061
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99-50
About Paul Higgs
Paul Higgs is Professor of the Sociology of Ageing at University College London. He has published widely on the changing nature of later life and is a co-editor of the journal 'Social Theory and Health'. Paul is also a fellow of both the Academy of Social Sciences and the Gerontological Society of America. Chris Gilleard ... Read more
Reviews for Personhood, Identity and Care in Advanced Old Age
Offers a critical reflection on the central scientific, practitioner and policy perspectives on the oldest old, and as such addresses one of the key social issues of our time. Kevin McKee, Dalarna University, Sweden Addresses in a frank, confronting and yet respectful way, the dilemmas faced by all people dealing with advanced old age. Carolien Smits, Windesheim ... Read more