ISBN:
9781412922722
,
9781283288552
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (vii, 240 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2013 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
SAGE key concepts
Parallel Title:
Print version Key Concepts in Social Gerontology
DDC:
305.263
Keywords:
Social gerontology
;
Alterssoziologie
Abstract:
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
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; contents; acknowledgements; Introduction; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; L; P; Q; R; S; T; bibliography; name index; subject index;
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-231) and indexes
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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