Research Handbook on the Sociology of Ageing

This comprehensive Research Handbook explores a wide range of issues, challenges, and critical debates associated with the sociology of ageing, incorporating international perspectives on the global social megatrend of ageing populations. Engaging with the theoretical foundations of research within the discipline, methodological advances, critical debates, and empirical findings, it considers the future of the field and its implications for policymaking.

Chapters explore societal and institutional changes associated with ageing and the age structuring of society, as well as how ageing impacts individuals, families, and their changing roles and relationships. Leading experts in the field cover key topics including diversity and inequality, civic engagement, family and care relations, the impact of digitalisation, and globalisation and institutional perspectives. They offer a forward-looking analysis of the field, highlighting important case studies and empirical findings to signpost the future of sociology of ageing research.

This book is a valuable resource for students and academics in the fields of sociology, gerontology, and social policy. The Research Handbook on the Sociology of Ageing is also an insightful resource for policymakers and other stakeholders.

Contributor: Liam Foster (Edited by), Andreas Motel-Klingebiel (Edited by), Baozhen M. Luo-Hermanson (Edited by)

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