The Evolution of British Gerontology Personal Perspectives and Historical Developments

This landmark critical review of five decades of gerontology research, theory, policy and practice highlights key developments and current issues in the subject. It draws on interviews with dozens of influential academics to place the UK's achievements in an international context, and considers where thinking in the field of ageing might go next.

About the author

Miriam Bernard is Emeritus Professor of Social Gerontology at Keele University. She has researched and written widely on ageing, and was President of the British Society of Gerontology from 2010-2012. Mo Ray is Professor of Health and Social Care at the University of Lincoln. She teaches, researches and writes on ageing and social work with older people. Jackie Reynolds is Research Impact Manager at Staffordshire University. She has a PhD in Social Gerontology and her research interests focus on arts, creativity and ageing.

Summary

This landmark critical review of five decades of gerontology research, theory, policy and practice highlights key developments and current issues in the subject. It draws on interviews with dozens of influential academics to place the UK’s achievements in an international context, and considers where thinking in the field of ageing might go next.

Product details

• Authors: Miriam Bernard, Mo Ray, Jackie Reynolds, Miriam (Keele University) Bernard, Mo (University of Lincoln) Ray, Jackie (Staffordshire University) Reynolds
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 31.12.2020
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories
• EAN: 9781447343127
• ISBN: 978-1-4473-4312-7
• Pages: 322
• Dimensions (packing): 15.5 x 23.1 x 1.8 cm
• Weight (packing): 499 g
• Subjects: Sociology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gerontology