Introduction: Understanding ageing -- Aeging societies in a global perspective -- Social theories of ageing -- The development of ideas about age and ageing -- The social construction of ageing -- Ageing and pensions: the soical construction of inequality -- Families and generational change in ageing societies -- 'Late' old age -- Preparing for ageing populations: rebuilding institutions -- Conclusion: New pathways for later life
Summary
Ageing populations represent a key global challenge for the twenty-first century. Few areas of life will remain untouched by the accompanying changes to cultural, economic and social life. This book interrogates various understandings of ageing, and provides a critical assessment of attitudes and responses to the development of ageing societies, placing these in the context of a variety of historical and sociological debates. Written in a highly accessible style, this book examines a range of topics, including demographic change across high- and low-income countries, theories of soc
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-205) and index
Notes
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBL, viewed May 21, 2013)
