Ageing and Later Life - Rilegato

Johnson, Julia

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0803989652 ISBN 13: 9780803989658

Casa editrice: Sage Pubns Ltd, 1994

Riassunto

Ageing and Later Life reflects the diverse nature of the subject by taking a multidisciplinary approach including literary, historical, sociological, policy, psychological, philosophical and clinical perspectives. This lively and informative book features essays by major authors in the field and includes discussions of: cultural aspects of self-image and identity; current concerns relating to health and well-being; the reality of power and control in the care of older people; concepts and values which shape our understanding of ageing; issues of policy and politics; and historical perspectives on ageing and possibilities for the future.

Ageing and Later Life is a set book for The Open University course K256 An Ageing Society.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Julia Johnson is Lecturer in Ageing at the Open University School of Health, Welfare and Community Education, on secondment from the University College of Swansea. Her previous publications include Welfare and the Ageing Experience (edited with Bill Bytheway, 1990).

Robert Slater is Lecturer in Psychology at the Open University School of Health, Welfare and Community Education and formerly Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Wales College of Cardiff. His publications include Tinnitus: A Guide for Sufferers and Professionals (with M Terry, 1987).

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Sage Pubns Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 1994
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0803989652
• ISBN 13: 9780803989658
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 384
• Redattore: Slater Robert
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile