Miriam Bernard, Mo Ray, Jackie Reynolds

The Evolution of British Gerontology (eBook, ePUB)

Personal Perspectives and Historical Developments

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Half a century of UK gerontology research, theory, policy and practice are under the spotlight in this landmark critical review of the subject that places the country's achievements in an international context. Drawing on the archives of the British Society of Gerontology and interviews with dozens of the most influential figures in the field, it provides a comprehensive picture of key developments and issues and looks to the future to plot new directions in thinking. This is the story of the remarkable progress of gerontology, told through the eyes of those who have led it.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Policy Press
• Seitenzahl: 322
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781447343134
• Artikelnr.: 59016494

Autorenporträt

Miriam Bernard is Emeritus Professor of Social Gerontology at Keele University. She has researched and written widely on ageing, and was President of the British Society of Gerontology from 2010-2012.

Mo Ray is Professor of Health and Social Care at the University of Lincoln. She teaches, researches and writes on ageing and social work with older people.

Jackie Reynolds is Research Impact Manager at Staffordshire University. She has a PhD in Social Gerontology and her research interests focus on arts, creativity and ageing.