Rethinking old age : theorising the fourth age /

"With the aspiration for a long life now achievable for many individuals, the status of old age as a distinct social position has become problematic. In this radical re-examination of the nature of old age, Paul Higgs and Chris Gilleard reveal the emergence of a 'fourth age' that embo...

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Main Authors:	Higgs, Paul (Author), Gilleard, C. J. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London : Palgrave, 2015.
Subjects:	Older people > Social conditions. Aging > Social aspects. Aging > Psychological aspects. Gerontology.
Online Access:	Cover image