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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... perspective ( Phillipson 1998 ) . The aim of this chapter is to examine the development of theoretical per ... perspective , Marion Crawford ( 1971 ) has noted the tendency to treat ageing largely in terms of social welfare policies , a ...
... perspective ( Phillipson 1998 ) . The aim of this chapter is to examine the development of theoretical per ... perspective , Marion Crawford ( 1971 ) has noted the tendency to treat ageing largely in terms of social welfare policies , a ...
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Critical Perspectives Simon Biggs, Caroll Estes, Chris Phillipson. ageing and identity , 28–9 post - industrial , 105–6 ' state masculinism ' , 49 see also economic perspective ; globalization ; political economy perspective ' care ...
Critical Perspectives Simon Biggs, Caroll Estes, Chris Phillipson. ageing and identity , 28–9 post - industrial , 105–6 ' state masculinism ' , 49 see also economic perspective ; globalization ; political economy perspective ' care ...
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... perspective , 66 life course perspective , 32-4 , 35-6 , 76–7 mask of ageing , 38–9 , 40 masquerade , 39–40 , 41 modern , 27 , 28-34 , 42 narrative approaches , 40–1 postmodern , 27 , 35-8 , 42-3 strategies , 38-41 ideology , 19 ...
... perspective , 66 life course perspective , 32-4 , 35-6 , 76–7 mask of ageing , 38–9 , 40 masquerade , 39–40 , 41 modern , 27 , 28-34 , 42 narrative approaches , 40–1 postmodern , 27 , 35-8 , 42-3 strategies , 38-41 ideology , 19 ...
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Social theory and ageing | 8 |
beyond disengagement theory | 19 |
Key Points | 25 |
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