What risks and insecurities do older people face in a time of both
increased longevity and widening inequality? This edited collection
develops an exciting new approach to understanding the changing
cultural, economic and social circumstances facing different groups of
older people. Exploring a range of topics, the chapters provide a
critical review of the concept of precarity, highlighting the
experiences of ageing that occur within the context of societal changes
tied to declining social protection. Drawing together insights from
leading voices across a range of disciplines, the book underscores the
pressing need to address inequality across the life course and into
later life.