Age studies : a sociological examination of how we age and are aged through the life course /

'Age Studies' takes an invigorating approach to the study of age and ageing in contemporary society. Encompassing ageing throughout the life course, taking in childhood, adolescence, mid-life and older age, and situated explicitly within a sociological disciplinary framework, 'Age Stu...

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Main Author: Pickard, Susan (Author)
Corporate Author: Sage Publications
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2016.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:'Age Studies' takes an invigorating approach to the study of age and ageing in contemporary society. Encompassing ageing throughout the life course, taking in childhood, adolescence, mid-life and older age, and situated explicitly within a sociological disciplinary framework, 'Age Studies' explores current social science debates on the study of ageing linking these to core sociological concepts.
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2016.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781473957800 (ebook) :