Social Theory, Social Policy and Ageing: A Critical IntroductionOpen University Press, 2003 - 191 pages Presents a critical review of key theoretical developments and issues influencing the study of adult ageing. This book explores trends in social policy, drawing on the experience of ageing in the USA, Europe and an increasingly global environment. Particular attention is given to feminist perspectives on ageing, ethics and bio-medicine. |
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... associated with widowhood , divorce , retirement and the associated declines in eco- nomic and health status . The potentially negative results of all of these factors pose a serious threat for all women , and particularly for non ...
... associated with widowhood , divorce , retirement and the associated declines in eco- nomic and health status . The potentially negative results of all of these factors pose a serious threat for all women , and particularly for non ...
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... associated with an ageing population are more likely a result of the inefficiencies in plur- alistic organization and financing systems ( rather than universal or single payer systems ) in which private profits are extracted from the ...
... associated with an ageing population are more likely a result of the inefficiencies in plur- alistic organization and financing systems ( rather than universal or single payer systems ) in which private profits are extracted from the ...
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... associated with globalization have had a particular impact on women in developed and less developed countries . Jill Steans ( 2002 ) makes the point that questions about whether globalization is ' good ' or ' bad ' for women are not ...
... associated with globalization have had a particular impact on women in developed and less developed countries . Jill Steans ( 2002 ) makes the point that questions about whether globalization is ' good ' or ' bad ' for women are not ...
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Desire for continuity | 31 |
Identity and the body | 37 |
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