| Contesting Elder Abuse and Neglect: Ageism, Risk, and the Rhetoric of Rights in the Mistreatment of Older People Contributor(s): Harbison, Joan R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0774832339 ISBN-13: 9780774832335 Publisher: University of British Columbia Press OUR PRICE: $98.01 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Abuse - Elder Abuse - Law | Elder Law - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare |
| Dewey: 362.682 |
| LCCN: 2017303238 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.3" W x 9.1" (1.40 lbs) 360 pages |
| Themes: - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The mistreatment of diverse older people in varying ways is categorized in many societies as "elder abuse and neglect," yet this concept has not been subjected to rigorous critical inquiry. Instead, it has most often represented the interests of professionals, academics, and governments, while policymakers and researchers frequently disregard the complexity of issues that fall under the designation. The first comprehensive, scholarly critique of the topic, Contesting Elder Abuse and Neglect is an important, much-needed contribution that encourages new thinking, policies, and action regarding the treatment of older people. |