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Key Concepts in Social Gerontology (Paperback, New)
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Discovery Miles 9 200
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Key Concepts in Social Gerontology (Paperback, New)
Series: Sage Key Concepts Series
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Total price: R940
Discovery Miles: 9 400
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"Far from a dictionary, the concepts are portrayed as complex, and
conflicting definitions and usages are both noted and evaluated...
Each article includes a (necessarily selective) set of references,
and cross-references to other concepts included in the book...
Moreover, the coverage and evaluation of the concepts is right at
the current leading edge in a rapidly moving field." - Victor
Marshall, Department of Sociology and Institute on Aging,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "The concepts are very
clear and very relevant, and fantastic for my group of
undergraduate students... I found each concept to be succinctly and
simply captured, holding enough information to satisfy initial
cravings and complex enough to tempt further reading... I had
originally thought that this book would provide supplementary
reading as part of my 'Healthy Ageing' course, but have changed my
mind to essential reading now I have had the opportunity to read
the entire book." - Dr Meredith Tavener, Groningen University
Social gerontology is a new and dynamic field reflecting the
increasing interest in ageing across the world. This book provides
a readily accessible guide to well established and contested
issues, as well as new concepts emerging through cutting edge
research in the discipline. The entries give concise, lucid
knowledge on what constitutes the 'building blocks' of social
gerontology and sets out a clear review of the core concepts, both
classic and emerging, in this subject area. Each concept is
explored in terms of its history, application, usefulness to theory
and research, and significance in practice. They go beyond simple
definitions of the concepts to look at how each issue has shaped
the discipline of social gerontology today. This book is authored
by social gerontologists from the UK and the USA. Together they
present an interdisciplinary perspective and reflect a global
approach to the presentation of key concepts in social gerontology.
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