Svein Olav Daatland (NOVA) og Simon Biggs (Centre for Social gerontology, Keele University) er redaktører for en ny bok som tar et oppgjør med de stereotype holdningene mange har til aldring. For å forstå aldringsprosessen må man ifølge forfatterne erkjenne aldringens mangfold. Boka er skrevet på engelsk.
Ageing and diversity
Multiple pathways and cultural migrations
To understand contemporary ageing it is necessary to recognise its diversity.
Drawing on an extraordinary range of theory, original research and empirical
sources, this book assesses the stereotyped conceptions of ageing, and offers a
critical and updated perspective. The book:- explores the diversity of individual pathways of ageing, the sources of
identifications, migration and otherness, and the tension between social
structures and personal agency; - considers multidisciplinary and international perspectives as an important
means of understanding the diversity of ageing, and the need for change in
established notions and policies; - addresses key issues such as global ageing, migration, transnational community
and citizenship; - incorporates theories and findings from psychology and sociology,
anthropology and demography, social policy and health sciences.
Ageing and diversity is aimed at academics, students and practitioners in the fields
of sociology, social psychology, health, and welfare. It will also be of interest to all
those who want to challenge stereotypes about ageing.
Contents:
Ageing and diversity: a critical introduction (Simon Biggs and Svein Olav Daatland)
Section I: Individual pathways:
Ageing differently: potential and limits (Jacqui Smith and Denis Gerstorf)
The personal meaning of individuality and relatedness: gender differences in middle and late adulthood (Gerben J. Westerhof and Christina Bode)
Diversity, health and ageing (Lars Andersson and Peter Öberg)
Gender trajectories: how age and marital status influence patterns of gender inequality in later life (Sara Arber)
Section II: Social identifications:
The search for ageing identities (Andrew Blaikie)
New ageism: age imperialism, personal experience and ageing policy (Simon Biggs)
Sexuality in gerontology: a heteronormative presence, a queer absence (Ann Cronin) Section III: Migration and otherness:
Making sense of the construct of successful ageing: the migrant experience (Sandra Torres)
Older foreign migrants in Europe: multiple pathways and welfare positions (Tony Warnes)
Transnational communities, migration and changing identities in later life: a new research agenda (Chris Phillipson and Nilifar Ahmed)
Section IV: Structure and agency:
Societal trends and life course events affecting diversity in later life (Jenny De Jong Gierveld)
Quality of life and social inequality in old age (Andreas Motel-Klingebiel)
Class, power and inequality in later life (Paul Higgs and Chris Gilleard)
Ageing and diversity, what next? A concluding comment (Svein Olav Daatland and Simon Biggs)
256 pages
Avaible from: Marston Book Services
Email: direct.orders@marston.co.uk
Webside på: www.policypress.org.uk
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