Critical Gerontology for Social Workers

This original collection explores how critical gerontology can make sense of old age inequalities to inform social work research, policy and practice.

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), Sandra (Uppsala University) Torres (Editor)
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.10.2023
• EAN: 9781447360452
• ISBN: 978-1-4473-6045-2
• No. of pages: 212
• Dimensions: 235 mm x 156 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 340 g
• Illustrations: 1 box; 2 Tables, black and white; 2 Illustrations, black and white
• Series: Research in social work
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories