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**Apologies for cross-posting** I thought members of the [log in to unmask] list would be interested to know that there are big discounts (up to 80%) on lots of Ageing and Gerontology books in the Policy Press sale. *See the books on offer here <http://policypress.co.uk/january-17-sale-ageing>. * In other news, here are our recent titles in the area: *The short guide to aging and gerontology <http://bit.ly/2dlFiXj>* By Kate de Medeiros Paperback £14.99/US$25.00 ISBN: 978-1-4473-2838-4 This compact, focused guide is perfect for students and others new to the field of gerontology. Features include further reading for each chapter, a glossary of key terms, and tables that provide easy reference points. *Personhood, identity and care in advanced old age <http://bit.ly/2cWhieG>* By Paul Higgs and Chris Gilleard Paperback £24.99/US$42.95 ISBN: 978-1-4473-1906-1 Pushing forward new sociological theory, this book explores the theoretical and practical issues raised by ageing, and the associated problems of mental and physical frailty in later life. *The new age of ageing: How society needs to change <http://bit.ly/2cBPnlX>* By Caroline Lodge, Eileen Carnell and Marianne Coleman Paperback: £14.99/US$26.00 ISBN: 978-1-4473-2683-0 With a convincing call to embrace all that is positive about ageing, this timely book challenges our assumptions and stereotypes and illustrates that we are capable of living better together longer in this new, older world. Ageing and Globalisation <http://bit.ly/27RighP>*,* part of the Ageing in a Global Context series By Martin Hyde and Paul Higgs Paperback: £24.99/US$42.95 ISBN: 978-1-4473-2230-6 This book provides, for the first time, an accessible overview of how population ageing and globalisation - two of the most radical social transformations that have occurred - interact. *Ageing in Sub-Saharan Africa <http://bit.ly/1U7NYx9>**,* part of the Ageing in a Global Context series By Jaco Hoffman and Katrien Pype Hardback: £26.99/US$45.95 ISBN: 978-1-4473-2526-0 In-depth ethnographic analysis provides the pan-African evidence and analysis needed to move forward debates about who and how to address the long term care needs of older people in Sub-Saharan Africa. *Reconstructing retirement <http://bit.ly/2ieqPAY>* By David Lain Hardback £ 70 .00/US$ 110 .00 ISBN: 978-1-4473-2617-5 This assessment of the prospects for work and retirement at age 65-plus in the UK and US is essential reading for researchers, students and practitioners interested in the late careers and the future of retirement. *Beyond Successful and Active Ageing <http://bit.ly/1YVPqad>* By Virpi Timonen Hardback £45.00/US$65.00 ISBN: 978-1-4473-3017-2 This controversial book argues that concepts such as ‘successful’ and ‘active’ ageing are potentially dangerous paradigms that reflect and exacerbate inequalities in older populations. *New journal for 2017* The first issue of the International Journal of Care and Caring <http://bit.ly/2dMSsMq> will be out in March this year. This new multidisciplinary, international journal is designed to advance scholarship and debate in the important and expanding field of care and caring. Find out more on our website <http://bit.ly/2dMSsMq>. *Keep up to date! Follow @IJCCjournal on Twitter <https://twitter.com/IJCCjournal> and sign up for the newsletter <http://policypress.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=dec7e8756845e102674525e31&id=baba5be9c1>.* If you're interested in finding out more about our Ageing & Gerontology list please visit our website <http://bit.ly/2daxFUC>. -- Jessica Miles, Marketing Executive Policy Press <http://policypress.co.uk/>/University of Bristol Press <http://policypress.co.uk/universityofbristolpress> 1-9 Old Park Hill, Clifton, Bristol BS2 8BB Tel: 0117 954 5940 Twitter: @jesscmiles <https://twitter.com/jesscmiles> ****************************************************** *JANUARY SALE!* *Up to 80% off 100s of books in the social sciences. Browse in your subject area here. <http://policypress.co.uk/january-17-sale>* ****************************************************** Keep in touch: <http://twitter.com/tppjess> <http://www.facebook.com/PolicyPress> <http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/jess-miles/6a/504/701/> Join the debate on the Policy Press blog <http://policypress.wordpress.com/> --------------- This message was sent through the ESA Research Network on Ageing in Europe (RN1) mailing list. For the Ageing in Europe website please visit: http://www.ageing-in-europe.net/ To unsubscribe from this mailing list, please visit: http://ageing-in-europe.net/mailinglist.html ---------------