Ageing in SocietyJohn Bond, Sheila M Peace, Freya Dittmann-Kohli, Gerben Westerhof 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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1 Designs used in studying ageing Cohort 1985 1975 1965 1955 1945 1935
1925 30 80 40 50 30 40 30 50 - 60 - - - 1955 1965 1975 1995 2005 2015 1985
Period • A cross - sectional design ( underlined ) compares different age groups
at a ...
1 Designs used in studying ageing Cohort 1985 1975 1965 1955 1945 1935
1925 30 80 40 50 30 40 30 50 - 60 - - - 1955 1965 1975 1995 2005 2015 1985
Period • A cross - sectional design ( underlined ) compares different age groups
at a ...
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following the same group of people over a period that may range from a few
months to an entire lifetime , depending upon the topic under investigation . As in
a cross - sectional design , individuals of different ages are compared , but as
they ...
following the same group of people over a period that may range from a few
months to an entire lifetime , depending upon the topic under investigation . As in
a cross - sectional design , individuals of different ages are compared , but as
they ...
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... as a period of life evaluation , philosophical reflection , or increased wisdom
and maturity ageing as a period of increased freedom , new interests and fewer
demands ageing as a period associated with physical health difficulties or
concerns ...
... as a period of life evaluation , philosophical reflection , or increased wisdom
and maturity ageing as a period of increased freedom , new interests and fewer
demands ageing as a period associated with physical health difficulties or
concerns ...
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Contents
The biology of ageing | 21 |
Psychological ageing | 38 |
Social theory and social ageing | 68 |
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| Title | Ageing in Society Ageing in Society: European Perspectives on Gerontology, Freya E. Dittmann-Kohli |
| Editors | John Bond, Sheila M Peace, Freya Dittmann-Kohli, Gerben Westerhof |
| Edition | 3, illustrated |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications, 2007 |
| Original from | the University of Virginia |
| Digitized | 30 Jun 2008 |
| ISBN | 1412900190, 9781412900195 |
| Length | 364 pages |
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