Key Concepts in Social Gerontology

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“Far from a dictionary, the concepts are portrayed as complex, and conflicting definitions and usages are both noted and evaluated…Each article includes a (necessarily selective) set of references, and cross-references to other concepts included in the book…Moreover, the coverage and evaluation of the concepts is right at the current leading edge in a rapidly moving field.” (Victor Marshall, Department of Sociology and Institute on Aging, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill). “The concepts are very clear and very relevant, and fantastic for my group of undergraduate students…I found each concept to be succinctly and simply captured, holding enough information to satisfy initial cravings and complex enough to tempt further reading…I had originally thought that this book would provide supplementary reading as part of my ‘Healthy Ageing’ course, but have changed my mind to essential reading now I have had the opportunity to read the entire book.” (Dr Meredith Tavener, Groningen University). Socia