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 36
... early life to disruptions of glucose - insulin metabolism in later life and has attracted much attention , as well as some controversy , in medical circles . One crucial mechanism by which animals can respond in an adaptive manner to ...
... early life to disruptions of glucose - insulin metabolism in later life and has attracted much attention , as well as some controversy , in medical circles . One crucial mechanism by which animals can respond in an adaptive manner to ...
Page 176
... early exit phenomenon mainly focuses on the ' push ' factors of labour markets and firms , and on the coalition of interests between firms , the older workers , and the state . From a firm perspective , early exit is an effective way of ...
... early exit phenomenon mainly focuses on the ' push ' factors of labour markets and firms , and on the coalition of interests between firms , the older workers , and the state . From a firm perspective , early exit is an effective way of ...
Page 177
... early retirement , for example , were identified in the institutional and legislative rules of the pension systems ... early exit . Taken together , improvements in social security benefits , the availability of institutionalised early ...
... early retirement , for example , were identified in the institutional and legislative rules of the pension systems ... early exit . Taken together , improvements in social security benefits , the availability of institutionalised early ...
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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