The New Science of Ageing

This unique book represents the first multi-disciplinary examination of ageing, from basic cell biology to social participation in later life, drawing on the pioneering New Dynamics of Ageing Programme, the UK's largest research programme in ageing.

About the author

Alan Walker is professor of social policy and social gerontology at the University of Sheffield. He served as director of the New Dynamics of Ageing Programme from 2005 to 2014.

Summary

This unique book represents the first multi-disciplinary examination of ageing, from basic cell biology to social participation in later life, drawing on the pioneering New Dynamics of Ageing Programme, the UK’s largest research programme in ageing.

Product details

• Authors: Alan Walker
• Assisted by: Alan Walker (Editor), Alan (Department of Sociological Studies Walker (Editor)
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.08.2014
• EAN: 9781447314677
• ISBN: 978-1-4473-1467-7
• No. of pages: 346
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 526 g
• Series: The New Dynamics of Ageing; The New Dynamics of Ageing
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories