First published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Contents:
Part I Rationale for intergenerational programmes: developmental theories as the basis for intergenerational programmes; the context of intergenerational programmes; social issues addressed by intergenerational programmes; programme profiles. Part II Background and descriptions of intergenerational programmes: history and evolution of intergenerational programmes; types and models of intergenerational programmes; programme profiles. Part III Research and evaluation of intergenerational programmes: evaluation intergenerational programmes; research on intergenerational programmes. Part IV Public policy and the future for intergenerational programmes: intergenerational programmes - a context for growth and change; intergenerational approaches to public policy - trends and challenges; the future. Appendix.