Summary
Contents
Subject index
Social gerontology is a new and dynamic field reflecting the increasing interest in aging across the world. This book provides a readily accessible guide to well established and contested issues, as well as new concepts emerging through cutting edge research in the discipline. The entries give concise, lucid knowledge on what constitutes the ‘building blocks’ of social gerontology and sets out a clear review of the core concepts, both classic and emerging, in this subject area. Each concept is explored in terms of its history, application, usefulness to theory and research, and significance in practice.
Elder Mistreatment/Abuse
Elder Mistreatment/Abuse
Actions perpetrated by a trusted other, intended or not, that risk harm to a vulnerable older adult.
Elder abuse is widely used in public discourse to describe the maltreatment of older adults. Conceptual developments in the field of gerontology, however, now recognise that ...
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