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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... continued health and productivity in productive ageing , because ' engagement in productive behaviour requires a certain level of physical , cognitive and emotional func- tioning ' ( Butler et al . 1990 ) . Productive ageing originated ...
... continued health and productivity in productive ageing , because ' engagement in productive behaviour requires a certain level of physical , cognitive and emotional func- tioning ' ( Butler et al . 1990 ) . Productive ageing originated ...
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... continued employer preference for younger workers has led to some interesting twists in Rowe and Kahn's ( 1998 ) arguments for linking success with productivity . They note , for example , the importance of productive engagement to ...
... continued employer preference for younger workers has led to some interesting twists in Rowe and Kahn's ( 1998 ) arguments for linking success with productivity . They note , for example , the importance of productive engagement to ...
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... ) have highlighted the value of social integration in the continued well - being and citizenship of older adults . Based PRODUCTIVE AGEING , SELF - SURVEILLANCE AND SOCIAL POLICY 75 Anti-productive ageing Social connection and solidarity.
... ) have highlighted the value of social integration in the continued well - being and citizenship of older adults . Based PRODUCTIVE AGEING , SELF - SURVEILLANCE AND SOCIAL POLICY 75 Anti-productive ageing Social connection and solidarity.
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Social theory and ageing | 8 |
beyond disengagement theory | 19 |
Key Points | 25 |
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