This myth-busting and question-focused textbook tackles the fascinating
and important social and policy issues posed by the challenges and
opportunities of ageing. The unique pedagogical approach recognises the
gap between the lives of students and older people, and equips students
with the conceptual, analytical and critical tools to understand what it
means to grow old and what it means to live in an ageing society.
Features include: - Myth-busting boxes incorporated into each chapter
that unpack the common assumptions and stereotypes about ageing and
older people in a clear and striking way; - A multidisciplinary and
issue-focused approach, interspersed with lively examples and vignettes
bringing the debates to life; - Group and self-study activities; - A
comprehensive glossary of key terms. Answering questions which have
arisen over years of longitudinal and systematic research on the social
implications of ageing, this lively and engaging textbook provides an
essential foundation for students in gerontology, sociology, social
policy and related fields.