Going Grey - The Mediation of Politics in an Ageing Society (Paperback)

Developed countries throughout the world are experiencing population ageing and the new challenges that arise from this change in the national demographic. The phenomenon of an ageing population has necessitated policy reform regarding the role of the state in providing income in retirement and the whole wider social meaning of later life. The politics of ageing have become a key issue for young and old voters alike as well as those who seek to represent them. Politicians carefully consider strategies for developing relationships with older voters in the context of both policy decisions and campaigns as issues that directly affect an ageing population often prove crucial in local and national election campaigns. 'Going Grey' provides insight into how ageing and the increased proportion of older voters is being framed by the media. It investigates emerging discourses on the topic founded on economic pessimism and predictions of inter-generational conflict. By bringing together political communication and media discourses and placing them within the wider context of an ageist society this unique contribution demands us to re-think how the media portray and frame later life and examines the strategic electoral dilemmas facing political parties today. It provides an original and timely resource for scholars, students and general readers interested in understanding more about the mediation of, and the strategic campaign responses to, rapidly ageing populations.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2016
First published:	2012
Authors:	Scott Davidson
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	206
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-27898-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Political control & influence > Political campaigning & advertising Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
LSN:	1-138-27898-X
Barcode:	9781138278981

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