Ageing and Diversity - Multiple Pathways and Cultural Migrations (Hardcover)

To understand contemporary ageing it is necessary to recognise its diversity. Drawing on an extraordinary range of theory, original research and empirical sources, this book assesses the stereotyped conceptions of ageing, and offers a critical and updated perspective. sources of identifications, migration and otherness, and the tension between social structures and personal agency; considers multidisciplinary and international perspectives as an important means of understanding the diversity of ageing, and the need for change in established notions and policies; addresses key issues such as global ageing, migration, transnational community and citizenship; incorporates theories and findings from psychology and sociology, anthropology and demography, social policy and health sciences. fields of sociology, social psychology, health, and welfare. It will also be of interest to all those who want to challenge stereotypes about ageing.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2004
First published:	December 2004
Editors:	Svein Olav Daatland • Simon Biggs
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-86134-547-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Adults > Elderly
LSN:	1-86134-547-X
Barcode:	9781861345479

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