Geographical Gerontology - 9780367885564

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Geographical GerontologyPerspectives, Concepts, Approaches\nAuthor(s): Mark W. Skinner, Gavin J. Andrews, Malcolm P. Cutchin\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367885564, 978-0367885564\nSynopsis\nUnderstanding where ageing occurs, how it is experienced by different people in different places, and in what ways it is transforming our communities, economies and societies at all levels has become crucial for the development of informed research, policy and programmes.\n\nThis book focuses on the interdisciplinary field of study geographical gerontology that addresses these issues. With contributions from more than 30 leading geographers and gerontologists, the book examines the scope and depth of geographical perspectives, concepts and approaches applied to the study of ageing, old age and older populations. The book features 25 chapters organized into five parts that cover the fields theoretical traditions and int.