Ageing in SocietyJohn Bond SAGE Publications, 2007 M03 8 - 364 pages The Third Edition of this popular and widely-used text provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of aging, exploring the key behavioral and social science theories, concepts, and methods. This new edition of Ageing in Society has been extensively rewritten and reflects new trends in European gerontology, incorporating recent developments in theory and research from international and interdisciplinary perspectives. |
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Page 304
... continue to underpin social networks and relationships in the future . But what impact will social and geographical mobility have on these structures ? We have seen how social relationships which are pre- dominantly built around the ...
... continue to underpin social networks and relationships in the future . But what impact will social and geographical mobility have on these structures ? We have seen how social relationships which are pre- dominantly built around the ...
Page 305
... continue to reflect the way societies think about age- ing , there could be a redefinition of old age away from chronological age to one reflecting frailty of individuals and the increasing youth - oriented behaviour of middle - aged ...
... continue to reflect the way societies think about age- ing , there could be a redefinition of old age away from chronological age to one reflecting frailty of individuals and the increasing youth - oriented behaviour of middle - aged ...
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... continue to have more time to spend on other activities . Aside from leisure and consumption , this may often be in ... continue to be important for the development of personal integrity and growth . Social support roles in the widest ...
... continue to have more time to spend on other activities . Aside from leisure and consumption , this may often be in ... continue to be important for the development of personal integrity and growth . Social support roles in the widest ...
Contents
The biology of ageing | 15 |
Psychological ageing | 38 |
Social theory and social ageing | 68 |
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Ageing in Society John Bond,Sheila M Peace,Freya Dittmann-Kohli,Gerben Westerhof Limited preview - 2007 |
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