The New Dynamics of Ageing Volume 2

Hardback

Main Details

Title The New Dynamics of Ageing Volume 2
Authors and Contributors      Contributions by Jackie Reynolds
Contributions by Michael Murray
Contributions by Miriam Bernard
Contributions by Anna Goulding
Contributions by Andrew Newman
SeriesThe New Dynamics of Ageing
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9781447314783
ClassificationsDewey:305.26
Audience
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Illustrations No

Publishing Details

Publisher Bristol University Press
Imprint Policy Press
Publication Date 25 July 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This volume and its companion, The new dynamics of ageing volume 1, provide comprehensive multi-disciplinary overviews of the very latest research on ageing. Together they report the outcomes of the most concerted investigation ever undertaken into both the influence shaping the changing nature of ageing and its consequences for individuals and society. This book concentrates on four major themes: autonomy and independence in later life, biology and ageing, food and nutrition and representation of old age. Each chapter provides a state of the art topic summary as well as reporting the essential research findings from New Dynamics of Ageing research projects. There is a strong emphasis on the practical implications of ageing and how evidence-based policies, practices and new products can produce individual and societal benefits.

Author Biography

Alan Walker is Professor of Social Policy and Social Gerontology at The University of Sheffield. He is a Fellow of the British Academy, holds lifetime achievement awards from the British Gerontological Society and the Social Policy Association and was the ESRC's first Impact Champion (2013). He directed the New Dynamics of Ageing Programme 2005-14.

Reviews

"This book brings together some of the major findings of one of the most important recent research programmes on ageing. It is highly recommended." Anthea Tinker, King's College London "I welcome the emphasis given to the important theme of maintaining the dignity and respect older people deserve, if we are to fully draw on the knowledge they build up throughout their lives." Baroness Greengross OBE, Former Chair of the Advisory Group of New Dynamics of Ageing "Anyone with an interest in ageing will find this book engaging and insightful. Contributors break new ground in offering a more rounded and dynamic view of later life that fundamentally challenges traditional ways of thinking about ageing." Thomas Scharf, Professor of Social Gerontology, Newcastle University