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Ageing in society: European perspectives on gerontology
- Editors:
- BOND John, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 364p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 3rd
The third edition of this text provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of ageing, exploring the key theories, concepts and methods which the behavioural and social sciences contribute to the subject. A new chapter on cognitive ageing has been added and key themes, such as social protection, retirement, health and illness, and cultural images of old age are also critically examined.