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The Long History of Old Age
Hardback
Main Details
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The Long History of Old Age
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Pat Thane
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:320 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 260,Width 190 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780500251263
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| Classifications | Dewey:305.2609 |
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| Illustrations |
123 Illustrations, black and white; 108 Illustrations, color
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Imprint |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Publication Date |
7 November 2005 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
"The Long History of Old Age" is a scrupulously researched and startlingly original illustrated social history that traces the way Western society has treated old people throughout history, from antiquity to the present day. This is an enthralling human story of great contemporary resonance, in which patient historical detective work demolishes both our own prejudices and the propaganda of the past, and coaxes new insights from a variety of sources.
Author Biography
Pat Thane is Professor of Contemporary History, Institute of Historical Research, University of London. Among her previous books is Old Age in English History (OUP, 2002).
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