Eldercare, Health, and Ecosyndemics in a Perilous World

Using the theoretical framework of Singer's Syndemics, Christensen explores how aging bodies are more vulnerable to increased environmental toxins, which is further exacerbated by climate fluctuations. A central question is: how do we value our environment, our elders, and make decisions about well-being throughout the life course?

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By Janelle Christensen

Summary

Using the theoretical framework of Singer's Syndemics, Christensen explores how aging bodies are more vulnerable to increased environmental toxins, which is further exacerbated by climate fluctuations. A central question is: how do we value our environment, our elders, and make decisions about well-being throughout the life course?

Product details

• Authors: Janelle Christensen
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9781538158487
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-5848-7
• No. of pages: 184
• Series: Environmental Health in a Changing World
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); HEALTH & FITNESS / General, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, Popular medicine & health, Popular medicine and health, Singer Syndemics