| Precarity and Ageing: Understanding Insecurity and Risk in Later Life Contributor(s): Luo, Baozhen (Contribution by), Polivka, Larry (Contribution by), D. Fine, Michael (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1447340868 ISBN-13: 9781447340867 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $40.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Gerontology - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (0.95 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: What risks and insecurities do older people face in a time of both increased longevity and widening inequality? This edited collection develops an exciting new approach to understanding the changing cultural, economic and social circumstances facing different groups of older people. Exploring a range of topics, the chapters provide a critical review of the concept of precarity, highlighting the experiences of ageing that occur within the context of societal changes tied to declining social protection. Drawing together insights from leading voices across a range of disciplines, the book underscores the pressing need to address inequality across the life course and into later life. |