Full Description
Half a century of UK gerontology research, theory, policy and practice are under the spotlight in this landmark critical review of the subject that places the country's achievements in an international context.
Drawing on the archives of the British Society of Gerontology and interviews with dozens of the most influential figures in the field, it provides a comprehensive picture of key developments and issues and looks to the future to plot new directions in thinking. This is the story of the remarkable progress of gerontology, told through the eyes of those who have led it.
Contents
Part one: The Ageing of British Gerontology
Gerontology and Gerontologists
British Gerontologists: Who's Who
Part two: Learning from the Past
The Development of Gerontology
Key Themes in Gerontology's Evolution
Part three: Lives and Careers in Gerontology
Becoming and Being a Gerontologist
The Personal and the Professional
Do Gerontologists Retire?
Part four: Informing the future
New Directions for Gerontology
