Social Theory, Social Policy and Ageing: A Critical Introduction

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Open 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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Social theory and ageing
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beyond disengagement theory
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Key Points
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