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Against modernism
- Author:
- WILSON Gail
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 6(4), December 1996, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Modernity can be defined as a way of organising knowledge which treats rationality and scientific method as the ultimate authorities. Demography and economics are part of modernity. However, the knowledge they offer about ageing is usually presented in simplistic and inaccurate forms. In the light of this the author argues against a modernist approach.
Understanding old age: critical and global perspective
- Author:
- WILSON Gail
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 194p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Takes a critical look at the vision of ageing, which often portrays older people as an ever growing burden on the state. Attempts to present a more balanced view of older people by unpacking the ageist and sexist assumptions underlying mainstream demography and economics.