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
