{"product_id":"transitions-and-the-lifecourse-challenging-the-constructions-of-growing-old-ageing-and-the-lifecourse","title":"Transitions and the Lifecourse: Challenging the Constructions of 'Growing Old' (Ageing and the Lifecourse)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grenier, Amanda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: Policy Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Illustrated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Import\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31-01-2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781847426918\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9.5 x 6.7 x 1.0 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Ageing: Images and Identities\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Amanda Grenier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a unique perspective on how late life is conceptualized in social policy, as well as the socio-cultural constructs of age and lived experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Themes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate Life in Social Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e: The book critically examines how social policies address aging, exploring the societal frameworks surrounding old age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocio-Cultural Constructs of Age\u003c\/strong\u003e: It discusses how age is perceived in various social contexts and how these perceptions influence individuals' experiences of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLived Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grenier provides insights into how older individuals experience aging, highlighting their personal narratives alongside societal expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImages and Identities of Ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e: This work explores the societal images of aging and how those images shape the identities of older people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportance of the Work:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmanda Grenier's book is a significant contribution to the sociology of aging. It offers a nuanced analysis of aging beyond stereotypes, focusing on the lived experiences of older adults and how social constructs influence perceptions of age. This text is important for understanding the intersection of policy, culture, and individual aging experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Policy Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49952116408624,"sku":"Sarat_9781847426918","price":2902.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/policy-press-book-default-title-transitions-and-the-lifecourse-challenging-the-constructions-of-growing-old-ageing-and-the-lifecourse-41327759720752.jpg?v=1775950040","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/transitions-and-the-lifecourse-challenging-the-constructions-of-growing-old-ageing-and-the-lifecourse","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}