Old Age in Modern Society - Textbook of Social Gerontology (Paperback, 2Rev ed)

Old age is part of the life cycle about which there are numberous myths and stereotypes. The appropriateness or otherwise of these myths is evaluated by Christina Victor using detailed statistical material from a biographical and anthropological perspective.;This edition of this review of the present and future needs of the elderly provides an up-to-date overview of the position of older people in late-20th century Britain. It examines their social and economic circumstances and the main policy issues including pensions, housing, health and social care. Data from Britain and other countries completes the revision of this standard work for social and health workers, sociologists and social policy analysts at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.;This book should serve as a useful introduction to the characteristics of older people in a modern industrial society. It should be of interest to Project 2000 (adult branch) and MSc students of social gerontology and social policy.

General

Imprint:	Nelson Thornes
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 1994
Authors:	Christina R. Victor
Dimensions:	232 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
Edition:	2Rev ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-412-54350-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Care of the elderly Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Adults > Elderly
LSN:	0-412-54350-8
Barcode:	9780412543500

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