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| Ageism in history | | Author(s) | Paul Kingston |
| Publisher | NT Books, London, 1999 |
| Pages | 10 p (Nursing Times clinical monographs, no 28) |
| Source | NT Books, Emap Healthcare Ltd, Greater London House, Hampstead Road, London NW1 7EJ. |
| Keywords | Ageism ; Histories. |
| Annotation | This monograph considers ageism in contemporary western societies. It is necessary to first set the scene by considering historical evidence for attitudes that would be considered ageist today. A more recent 20th century history helps to contextualise many of the perspectives that have contributed towards a negative portrayal of later life. The social construction of the term ageism and definitions and attitudes to ageing are considered, including attitudes of health care professionals. A brief review of the discourse surrounding the body in later life is analysed, and the rationing debate is considered alongside the emerging phenomenon of elder abuse. The monograph briefly discusses how ageism can be tackled. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-001201211 B |
| Classmark | B:TOB: 6A |
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