| Age-Friendly Cities and Communities: A Global Perspective Contributor(s): Vanmechelen, Olivia (Contribution by), Hing Chau, Pui (Contribution by), L. Jones, Rebecca (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1447331311 ISBN-13: 9781447331315 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $142.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Gerontology - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy - Social Science | Human Geography |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (2.30 lbs) 276 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As the drive towards creating age-friendly cities grows, this important book provides a comprehensive survey of theories and policies aimed at improving the quality of life of older people living in urban areas. In this book, part of the Ageing in a Global Context series, leading international researchers critically assess the problems and the potential of designing age-friendly environments. The book considers the different ways in which cities are responding to population ageing, the different strategies for developing age-friendly communities, and the extent to which older people themselves can be involved in the co-production of age-friendly policies and practices. The book includes a manifesto for the age-friendly movement, focused around tackling social inequality and promoting community empowerment. |
Contributor Bio(s): Buffel, Tine: - Tine Buffel is a research fellow in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Manchester.Handler, Sophie: - Sophie Handler is a researcher with the University of Manchester and Age-friendly Manchester.Phillipson, Chris: - Chris Phillipson is professor of sociology and social gerontology in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Manchester. |