Life After Ninety

Zusatztext `This is a fascinating study! thoughtfully analyzed and with many reflections which would be useful to anyone studying later life! not merely very late life.' - Medical Sociology News Informationen zum Autor Professor Michael Bury (Royal Holloway University of London UK), Anthea Holme (Author), Margot Jefferies Klappentext Life After Ninety examines old age stereotypes and presents a unique picture of the health, quality of life, and social circumstances of the very old. Zusammenfassung Life After Ninety examines old age stereotypes and presents a unique picture of the health, quality of life, and social circumstances of the very old. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreward Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations and note on names Introduction 1. The Study Introduced 2. The People Introduced 3. Longevity and Possible Influences 4. Health and Disability 5. The Quality of Life 6. Everyday Life 7. Dependency and Choice 8. Support and Care 9. The Issues Discussed Appendix I Appendix II Notes Bibliography

Product details

• Authors: Bury, Michael Bury, Michael Holme Bury, Anthea Holme
• Assisted by: Margot Jefferys (Foreword)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.10.2016
• EAN: 9781138979802
• ISBN: 978-1-138-97980-2
• No. of pages: 216
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system