Critical Gerontology for Social Workers

This original collection explores how critical gerontology can make sense of old age inequalities to inform and improve social work research, policy and practice and empower older people.
With examples of practice-facing research, this book engages with key debates on age-related human rights and social justice issues. The critical and conceptual focus will expand the horizons of those who work with older people, addressing the current challenges, issues and opportunities that they face.

About the author

Sandra Torres is Professor of Sociology and Chair of Social Gerontology at Uppsala University.

Sarah Donnelly is Assistant Professor of Social Work at University College Dublin.

Summary

This original collection explores how critical gerontology can make sense of old age inequalities to inform social work research, policy and practice. Engaging with key debates on age-related human rights, the conceptual focus addresses the current challenges and opportunities facing those who work with older people.

Product details

• Assisted by: Sarah Donnelly (Editor), Sarah (University College Dublin Donnelly (Editor), Sandra Torres (Editor), Sandra (Uppsala University) Torres (Editor)
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2022
• EAN: 9781447360445
• ISBN: 978-1-4473-6044-5
• No. of pages: 212
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 236 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 454 g
• Series: Research in social work
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories