Contemporary Perspectives on Ageism (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)

This open access book provides a comprehensive perspective on the concept of ageism, its origins, the manifestation and consequences of ageism, as well as ways to respond to and research ageism. The book represents a collaborative effort of researchers from over 20 countries and a variety of disciplines, including, psychology, sociology, gerontology, geriatrics, pharmacology, law, geography, design, engineering, policy and media studies. The contributors have collaborated to produce a truly stimulating and educating book on ageism which brings a clear overview of the state of the art in the field. The book serves as a catalyst to generate research, policy and public interest in the field of ageism and to reconstruct the image of old age and will be of interest to researchers and students in gerontology and geriatrics.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	International Perspectives on Aging, 19
Release date:	December 2018
First published:	2018
Editors:	Liat Ayalon • Clemens Tesch-Roemer
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	564
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-008862-0
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Geriatric medicine Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Adults > Elderly
LSN:	3-03-008862-6
Barcode:	9783030088620

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