OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS is pleased to announce the publication of three
new books examining ageing, written for students, practitioners and
academics. For MORE INFORMATION, or to PURCHASE A COPY, visit our
website at: http://www.mcgraw-hill.co.uk/ecat/openup08/afshar_sales

 

 

WOMEN IN LATER LIFE

Exploring Race and Ethnicity

Haleh Afshar, University of York, UK

Myfanwy Franks, University of York, UK

Mary Maynard, University of York, UK

Sharon Wray, University of Huddersfield, UK

 ISBN: 9780335215256

Published: June 2008

192pp Paperback GBP22.99  

  

In the academic mainstream relatively little is known about older women
from minority ethnic communities. This groundbreaking book is based on
interviews and focus groups with women of different backgrounds and
ethnicities whose lives illustrate the strength of character and
optimism that have often enabled them to live through hard times but
who, in general, view later life positively.

 

In seeking to understand the relationships between age, gender and
ethnicity, the authors focus on a number of key themes including:

 

* Family and networks

* Health and well being

* Religion, faith and spirituality

* Income, pensions and housing

* The meaning of identity and life course events

* Death and dying 

 

WOMEN IN LATER LIFE is key reading for students and practitioners with
an interest in gender and/or issues surrounding later life. 

 

************************************************************************
************ 

 

AGEING SOCIETIES

A Comparative Introduction

Virpi Timonen, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

ISBN: 9780335222698

Published: April 2008

224pp Paperback GBP21.99  

  

Virpi Timonen provides an engaging introduction to the central social,
economic and political aspects and impacts of ageing and makes the case
for the importance of analysing ageing from a number of different
perspectives. Using comparative international data, the author provides
a detailed description of the process of population ageing, including
increasing longevity, changes in fertility and variations in the health
status of older populations.

 

In addition, the book sets out the social context and background of
ageing, discussing related and relevant developments, such as: 

 

* Changes in family structures

* Patterns of household formation

* Women's labour market participation

* Income and work in older age

* Health and social care of older people

* Attitudes towards older people 

 

AGEING SOCIETIES is of interest and use to both undergraduate and
postgraduate students in fields such as gerontology, social policy,
social work, sociology, nursing, as well as professionals and
practitioners in the eldercare sectors. 

 

************************************************************************
**************

 

THE SOCIAL WORLD OF OLDER PEOPLE

Understanding Loneliness and Social

Isolation in Later Life

Christina Victor, St George's Medical School, London Sasha Scamber,
University of Surrey, UK John Bond, University of Newcastle, UK

ISBN: 9780335215218

Published: June 2008

192pp Paperback GBP22.99 

  

This book provides a detailed account of loneliness and social isolation
as experienced by older people living in Britain. The authors consider
the incidence and effects of isolation and loneliness, identifying the
factors which lead to such experiences and considering potential
interventions. 

 

This is an important area as both loneliness and social isolation are
negatively associated with both quality and quantity of life whilst the
maintenance of social relationships is seen as a key component of
'successful ageing'.

 

 

Kind regards, Bryony.

 

Bryony Skelton

Product Manager

OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS

 

 


----------------------------------------------------------------
This message was sent through the Ageing in Europe
mailing list.
Please visit the homepage of the ESA Research Network
on Ageing in Europe at http://www.ageing-in-europe.org
----------------------------------------------------------------