Social Theory, Social Policy and Ageing: A Critical IntroductionOpen University Press, 2003 - 191 páginas Presents a critical review of key theoretical developments and issues influencing the study of adult ageing. This book explores trends in social policy, drawing on the experience of ageing in the USA, Europe and an increasingly global environment. Particular attention is given to feminist perspectives on ageing, ethics and bio-medicine. |
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... economic vulner- ability of older women in countries such as the USA ( Estes and Binney 1990 ) inasmuch as it is a core assumption of old age policy , as demonstrated by both social security and long - term care policy . Feminist economics ...
... economic vulner- ability of older women in countries such as the USA ( Estes and Binney 1990 ) inasmuch as it is a core assumption of old age policy , as demonstrated by both social security and long - term care policy . Feminist economics ...
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... economic definition to include activities that would otherwise ' need to be done by someone else ' , but not those done simply for personal gain or self - enhancement . These ' non- productive ' activities would include meditation ...
... economic definition to include activities that would otherwise ' need to be done by someone else ' , but not those done simply for personal gain or self - enhancement . These ' non- productive ' activities would include meditation ...
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... economic in origin . Economic inequalities are therefore reflected in health and social care , and an individual or ... economy, rationing and changing demand Political economy and the medicalization of age.
... economic in origin . Economic inequalities are therefore reflected in health and social care , and an individual or ... economy, rationing and changing demand Political economy and the medicalization of age.
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Social theory and ageing | 8 |
beyond disengagement theory | 19 |
Key Points | 25 |
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Social Theory, Social Policy And Ageing: A Critical Introduction: Critical ... Biggs, Simon,Estes, Caroll,Phillipson, Chris Vista previa restringida - 2003 |
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