Age Studies
1st Edition
A Sociological Examination of How We Age and are Aged through the Life Course
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<p>"With great rigour, yet an enviable lightness of touch, Susan Pickard has written an engaging and accessible book that students will love."<br/> - Rosaline Gill, City University London<br/> <br/> "A scholarly tour de force that brings into focus the various disciplines, histories, literatures and knowledges that have transformed us into modern subjects of age."<br/> - Stephen Katz, Trent University</p> <p>Age Studies takes an invigorating approach to the study of age and ageing in contemporary society. Encompassing ageing throughout the life course, taking in childhood, adolescence, mid-life and older age, and situated explicitly within a sociological disciplinary framework, Age Studies:</p> Explores current social science debates on the study of ageing linking these to core sociological concepts. Links theory and application, using a variety of examples and international case studies Includes chapter summaries, further reading and guided questions. <p>A thought-provoking companion to advanced undergraduates and postgraduate student studying ageing, older people, social gerontology and related courses.</p>
| Sold By | SAGE Publications |
|---|---|
| ISBNs | 9781473958975, 1473958954, 9781473958951, 9781446287361, 9781446287361, 9781446287378, 9781446287378, 9781446287378 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 312 |
| Edition | 1st |