Old Age in European Society - The Case of France

Originally published in 1977, Old Age in European Society provides an historical perspective on aging. Starting from the premise that 'the elderly can and should be active, participant members of their society' the book examines the ways in which old people were and are viewed by certain key groups.

Table des matières

Preface. 1. The Evolution of Traditional Culture Toward Aging 2. Old Age in French Working-Class Culture 3. Geriatric Medicine 4. Old Women, and Some Old Men
5. Where the Elderly Lived and Live 6. Toward a New Style of Life 7. Conclusion. Index.

A propos de l'auteur

Peter N. Stearns, Distinguished University Professor of History at George Mason University, USA

Résumé

Originally published in 1977, Old Age in European Society provides an historical perspective on aging. Starting from the premise that ‘the elderly can and should be active, participant members of their society’ the book examines the ways in which old people were and are viewed by certain key groups.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Peter N. Stearns, Peter N. (George Mason University) Stearns
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 10.05.2024
• EAN: 9781032680347
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3268034-7
• Pages: 166
• Thème: Routledge Library Editions: Aging
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire > Général, dictionnaires; France, European History, MEDICAL / Public Health, HISTORY / Social History, HISTORY / Europe / France, Social & cultural history, MEDICAL / Physiology, Personal & public health, Social and cultural history, Maturation and ageing, Maturation & Ageing, Personal and public health / health education