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ISBN: 9780415333603 - Growing Old in the Middle Ages Growing Old in the Middle Ages
Shahar, Shulamith

ISBN10: 9780203211106  ISBN13: 9780203211106
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Routledge
Format: Electronic Book
The social realities of old age have undergone profound changes since the middle ages. This study shows, however, that the images, attitudes and expectations of old people have changed for less. Shulamith Shahar shows how the status and social... More

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ISBN: 9780415041652 - Life After Ninety Life After Ninety
Holme, Anthea; Bury, Michael

ISBN10: 9780203211427  ISBN13: 9780203211427
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Routledge
Format: Electronic Book
In Life After Ninety Micheal Bury and Anthea Holme have surveyed and interviewed 200 individuals, living at home and in institutions, to examine old age stereotypes and present a unique picture of the health, quality of life, and social... More

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ISBN: 9780415220187 - Ageing in the Asia-Pacific Region Ageing in the Asia-Pacific Region
Phillips, David R

ISBN10: 9780203463086  ISBN13: 9780203463086
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Routledge
Format: Electronic Book

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ISBN: 9780415223522 - Caring for the Elderly in Japan and the US Caring for the Elderly in Japan and the US
Long, Susan Orpett

ISBN10: 9780203464472  ISBN13: 9780203464472
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Routledge
Format: Electronic Book
In an era of changing demographics and values, this volume provides a cross-national and interdisciplinary perspective on the question of who cares for and about the elderly. The contributors reflect on research studies, experimental programmes... More

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ISBN: 9780203020784 - Myth of Generational Conflict Myth of Generational Conflict
Arber, Sara; Attias-Donfut, Claudine

ISBN10: 9780203020784  ISBN13: 9780203020784
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Routledge
Format: Electronic Book
The ageing of Western societies has provoked extensive sociological debate, surrounding both the role of the state and whether it can afford the cost of an ageing population, and the role of the family, especially women, in supporting older people. More

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ISBN: 9780120883875 - Handbook of the Biology of Aging Handbook of the Biology of Aging
Masoro, Edward J ; Austad, Steven N

ISBN10: 9780080491400  ISBN13: 9780080491400
Publisher: Elsevier Science Academic Press
Format: Electronic Book
The Handbook of the Biology of Aging, Sixth Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research findings in the biology of aging. Intended as a summary for researchers, it is also adopted as a high level textbook for graduate and... More

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ISBN: 9780415111355 - Life, Death and the Elderly Life, Death and the Elderly
Pelling, Margaret; Smith, Richard M

ISBN10: 9780203213629  ISBN13: 9780203213629
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Routledge
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ISBN: 9781403947765 - Families Caring Across Borders Families Caring Across Borders

ISBN10: 9780230626263  ISBN13: 9780230626263
Publisher: Palgrave Trade
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ISBN: 9780203935156 - Culture of Welfare Markets Culture of Welfare Markets
Bode, Ingo

ISBN10: 9780203935156  ISBN13: 9780203935156
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Routledge
Format: Electronic Book
This book examines the rise of welfare markets in Western societies and explores their functioning, regulation and embeddedness by addressing the particular field of old age provision, including both retirement provision and elderly care. More

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ISBN: 9780465019663 - 100 Plus 100 Plus
Arrison, Sonia

ISBN10: 9780465027705  ISBN13: 9780465027705
Publisher: Basic Books
Format: Electronic Book
Humanity is on the cusp of an exciting longevity revolution. The first person to live to 150 years has probably already been born.What will your life look like when you live to be over 100? Will you be healthy? Will your marriage need a sunset... More