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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.
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.
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