Critical Perspectives on Aging: The Political and Moral Economy of Growing Old

by Meredith Minkler

No Customer Reviews

This unique volume brings together 20 critical essays on aging within the context of the broad social, political, and economic factors that help shape and determine the realities of growing old. Rather than viewing aging in isolation, it explores the social creation of old age dependency and the profound influence of race, gender, and social class on what it means to grow old. It looks too at such topics as the biomedicalization of aging; the role...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0895030756

ISBN13:9780895030757

Release Date:June 1990

Publisher:Routledge

Length:362 Pages

Weight:0.05 lbs.

Related Subjects

Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Psychology Public Affairs & Policy Public Policy Social Policy Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics Textbooks

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

Critical Perspectives on Aging: The Political and Moral Economy of Growing Old

Recommended

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us