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Elder abuse in perspective
- Authors:
- BIGGS Simon, PHILLIPSON Chris, KINGSTON Paul
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 153p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Buckingham
Examines how the mistreatment of older people is defined, theorized and researched. Places the problem in its social and historical context, giving special attention to forms of abuse within families, communities, and institutions such as hospitals and residential homes. Looks at issues around training and elder abuse, and explores the most effective methods of intervention and prevention.