Evolution of British Gerontology

Personal Perspectives and Historical Developments

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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Beskrivning

Half a century of UK gerontology research, theory, policy and practice are under the spotlight in this landmark critical review of the subject that places the country’s achievements in an international context. Drawing on the archives of the British Society of Gerontology and interviews with dozens of the most influential figures in the field, it provides a comprehensive picture of key developments and issues and looks to the future to plot new directions in thinking. This is the story of the remarkable progress of gerontology, told through the eyes of those who have led it.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-04-01
Mått:156 x 234 x 18 mm
Vikt:499 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:322
Förlag:Bristol University Press
ISBN:9781447343127

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Sociala grupper och identitet inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Miriam Bernard is Emeritus Professor of Social Gerontology at Keele University. She has researched and written widely on ageing, and was President of the British Society of Gerontology from 2010-2012.Mo Ray is Professor of Health and Social Care at the University of Lincoln. She teaches, researches and writes on ageing and social work with older people. Jackie Reynolds is Research Impact Manager at Staffordshire University. She has a PhD in Social Gerontology and her research interests focus on arts, creativity and ageing.

Recensioner i media

"This book is a wonderful journey through the dynamic and ongoing life of the discipline of gerontology in the UK, viewed through the eyes of familiar colleagues and friends." Athina Vlachantoni, University of Southampton

Innehållsförteckning

Part one: The Ageing of British GerontologyGerontology and GerontologistsBritish Gerontologists: Who’s WhoPart two: Learning from the PastThe Development of GerontologyKey Themes in Gerontology’s Evolution Part three: Lives and Careers in GerontologyBecoming and Being a GerontologistThe Personal and the Professional Do Gerontologists Retire?Part four: Informing the futureNew Directions for Gerontology