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This landmark critical review of five decades of gerontology research, theory, policy and practice highlights key developments and current issues in the subject. It draws on interviews with dozens of influential academics to place the UK’s achievements in an international context, and considers where thinking in the field of ageing might go next.

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"This book is a wonderful journey through the dynamic and ongoing life of the discipline of gerontology in the UK, viewed through the eyes of familiar colleagues and friends." Athina Vlachantoni, University of Southampton

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Part one: The Ageing of British Gerontology Gerontology and Gerontologists British Gerontologists: Who’s Who Part two: Learning from the Past The Development of Gerontology Key Themes in Gerontology’s Evolution Part three: Lives and Careers in Gerontology Becoming and Being a Gerontologist The Personal and the Professional Do Gerontologists Retire? Part four: Informing the future New Directions for Gerontology

The Evolution of British Gerontology

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    A Paperback / softback by Miriam Bernard, Mo Ray, Jackie Reynolds

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      Publisher: Bristol University Press
      Publication Date: 01/04/2020
      ISBN13: 9781447343127, 978-1447343127
      ISBN10: 1447343123
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      Age groups: the elderly / old age

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This landmark critical review of five decades of gerontology research, theory, policy and practice highlights key developments and current issues in the subject. It draws on interviews with dozens of influential academics to place the UK’s achievements in an international context, and considers where thinking in the field of ageing might go next.

      Trade Review
      "This book is a wonderful journey through the dynamic and ongoing life of the discipline of gerontology in the UK, viewed through the eyes of familiar colleagues and friends." Athina Vlachantoni, University of Southampton

      Table of Contents
      Part one: The Ageing of British Gerontology Gerontology and Gerontologists British Gerontologists: Who’s Who Part two: Learning from the Past The Development of Gerontology Key Themes in Gerontology’s Evolution Part three: Lives and Careers in Gerontology Becoming and Being a Gerontologist The Personal and the Professional Do Gerontologists Retire? Part four: Informing the future New Directions for Gerontology

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