Old Age - Ageing - Social Aspects

Older People - Economic & Social Conditions

Older People - Government Policy

Table of Contents
Acknowledgements vii
1 Introduction: Understanding Ageing 1
Part I Demographic and Social Dimensions of Ageing 9
2 Ageing Societies in a Global Perspective 11
3 Social Theories of Ageing 29
4 The Development of Ideas about Age and Ageing 53
5 The Social Construction of Ageing 70
Part II Inequalities and Divisions in Later Life 87
6 Ageing and Pensions: The Social Construction of Inequality 89
7 Families and Generational Change in Ageing Societies 109
8 'Late' Old Age 127
Part III New Pathways for Later Life 143
9 Preparing for Ageing Populations: Rebuilding Institutions 145
10 Conclusion: New Pathways for Later Life 166
Notes 178
References 181
Index 206