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Prepared by the British Society of Gerontology, The Futures of Old Age brings together twenty-one leading UK and US gerontologists, drawing on their expertise and research. The book's seven sections deal with key contemporary themes, including population aging, households and families, health, wealth, pensions, migration, inequalities, gender, and self and identity in later life. The Futures of Old Age is thought-provoking reading for anyone studying aging, especially for those attending courses in gerontology and related areas, as well as for those concerned with the development of social and economic policy.
Ageing and Social Class: An Enduring Relationship
Ageing and Social Class: An Enduring Relationship
Social class is a critical factor influencing how people experience old age and, in particular, the quality of the lives they lead. In general, social class is an important indicator of a person's position in the social stratification system in any society and his or her access to material resources (Gjonca and ...
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