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| Politics, power and old age | | Author(s) | John A Vincent |
| Publisher | Open University Press, Buckingham, 1999 |
| Pages | 164 pp (Rethinking ageing series) |
| Source | Open University Press, Celtic Court, 22 Ballmoor, Buckingham MW18 1XW. |
| Keywords | Practical politics ; Pressure groups ; Social characteristics [elderly] ; Personal relationships. |
| Annotation | What is it about being old in the UK at the end of the 20th century which makes older people feel that their humanity is threatened? In this book, the social condition of older people is examined through the study of power relations and the politics of old age, the main focus being on political behaviour. The author applies ideas about power and ageism in specific areas such as lifestyles, personal identity, appearance, healthcare and intergenerational conflicts, as well as pensioners' movements, party politics and elections. He includes original research into the role of age, based on issues in the 1997 General Election, and research on the social construction and negotiation of identity in old age. Material from a range of British, American and European studies of relevance to the theme of politics and old age is also used. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-991124207 B |
| Classmark | VL: PME: F: DS |
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