<![CDATA[The Book Company: New Products - Gerontology]]> https://www.thebookco.com Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:43:56 +0000 <![CDATA[The Routledge Handbook of Social Care Work Around the World]]> https://www.thebookco.com/the-routledge-handbook-of-social-care-work-around-the-world-9781472479457 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:46:56 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/the-routledge-handbook-of-social-care-work-around-the-world-9781472479457 The Routledge Handbook of Social Care Work Around the World by Karen Christensen, Doria Pilling, 9781472479457

This book provides both a comprehensive and authoritative state-of-the-art review of the current research in this subject. It is the first handbook to cover care work research from around the world, including both low- and middle-income countries as well as high income countries.

Price: $350.00

]]> The Routledge Handbook of Social Care Work Around the World by Karen Christensen, Doria Pilling, 9781472479457

This book provides both a comprehensive and authoritative state-of-the-art review of the current research in this subject. It is the first handbook to cover care work research from around the world, including both low- and middle-income countries as well as high income countries.

Price: $350.00

]]> This book provides both a comprehensive and authoritative state-of-the-art review of the current research in this subject. It is the first handbook to cover care work research from around the world, including both low- and middle-income countries as well as high income countries.

]]> <![CDATA[Routledge Handbook of Cultural Gerontology]]> https://www.thebookco.com/routledge-handbook-of-cultural-gerontology-9780415631143 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:44:31 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/routledge-handbook-of-cultural-gerontology-9780415631143 Routledge Handbook of Cultural Gerontology by Julia Twigg, Wendy Martin, 9780415631143

Old age is changing, and so are the ways we study it. This exciting new publication brings new aspects of later life into view, such as consumption, embodiment, identity; and draws in new methodologies – visual, literary, spatial.　 Based on specially commissioned chapters by leading internation..

Price: $350.00

]]> Routledge Handbook of Cultural Gerontology by Julia Twigg, Wendy Martin, 9780415631143

Old age is changing, and so are the ways we study it. This exciting new publication brings new aspects of later life into view, such as consumption, embodiment, identity; and draws in new methodologies – visual, literary, spatial.　 Based on specially commissioned chapters by leading internation..

Price: $350.00

]]> Old age is changing, and so are the ways we study it. This exciting new publication brings new aspects of later life into view, such as consumption, embodiment, identity; and draws in new methodologies – visual, literary, spatial.　 Based on specially commissioned chapters by leading internation..]]> <![CDATA[The Privatization of Care (The Case of Nursing Homes)]]> https://www.thebookco.com/the-privatization-of-care-9781138346017 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:28:10 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/the-privatization-of-care-9781138346017 The Privatization of Care (The Case of Nursing Homes) by Pat Armstrong, Hugh Armstrong, 9781138346017

This provocative, intellectually charged treatise serves as a concise and critical introduction to social gerontology, examining multiple dimensions of persistent and hotly debated topics around age, aging, the life course, and the roles of power, politics, culture, economics, and communication..

Price: $233.99

]]> The Privatization of Care (The Case of Nursing Homes) by Pat Armstrong, Hugh Armstrong, 9781138346017

This provocative, intellectually charged treatise serves as a concise and critical introduction to social gerontology, examining multiple dimensions of persistent and hotly debated topics around age, aging, the life course, and the roles of power, politics, culture, economics, and communication..

Price: $233.99

]]> This provocative, intellectually charged treatise serves as a concise and critical introduction to social gerontology, examining multiple dimensions of persistent and hotly debated topics around age, aging, the life course, and the roles of power, politics, culture, economics, and communication..]]> <![CDATA[Life-Course Implications of US Public Policy]]> https://www.thebookco.com/life-course-implications-of-us-public-policy-9780367897598 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:59:31 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/life-course-implications-of-us-public-policy-9780367897598 Life-Course Implications of US Public Policy by Janet Wilmoth, Andrew London, 9780367897598

In Life-Course Implications of U.S. Public Policies, the authors encourage others to systematically consider the influence of policies and programs on lives, aging, and the life course, and how the consequences might vary by race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, and social class..

Price: $233.99

]]> Life-Course Implications of US Public Policy by Janet Wilmoth, Andrew London, 9780367897598

In Life-Course Implications of U.S. Public Policies, the authors encourage others to systematically consider the influence of policies and programs on lives, aging, and the life course, and how the consequences might vary by race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, and social class..

Price: $233.99

]]> In Life-Course Implications of U.S. Public Policies, the authors encourage others to systematically consider the influence of policies and programs on lives, aging, and the life course, and how the consequences might vary by race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, and social class..]]> <![CDATA[Ageing Well (Nutrition, Health, and Social Interventions)]]> https://www.thebookco.com/ageing-well-9781138430570 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:13:46 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/ageing-well-9781138430570 Ageing Well (Nutrition, Health, and Social Interventions) by Alan D. Dangour, 9781138430570Offering an overview of public health research on ageing, this book explores the application of this research to public policy. It focuses on the biological issues in ageing. It offers an exploration of social issues relevant to policy, discussing social inequalities, economics, quality of life, c..

Price: $280.00

]]> Ageing Well (Nutrition, Health, and Social Interventions) by Alan D. Dangour, 9781138430570Offering an overview of public health research on ageing, this book explores the application of this research to public policy. It focuses on the biological issues in ageing. It offers an exploration of social issues relevant to policy, discussing social inequalities, economics, quality of life, c..

Price: $280.00

]]> <![CDATA[The Japanese Economy (Strategies to Cope with a Shrinking and Ageing Population)]]> https://www.thebookco.com/the-japanese-economy-9780367556617 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:21:52 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/the-japanese-economy-9780367556617 The Japanese Economy (Strategies to Cope with a Shrinking and Ageing Population) by Randall Jones, 9780367556617

The volume aims to increase understanding of Japan. It will serve as a resource for policymakers, academics and students of economics and public policy. As a front-runner in population ageing, the analysis of Japan and its policy recommendations are highly relevant to other countries that are, ..

Price: $190.00

]]> The Japanese Economy (Strategies to Cope with a Shrinking and Ageing Population) by Randall Jones, 9780367556617

The volume aims to increase understanding of Japan. It will serve as a resource for policymakers, academics and students of economics and public policy. As a front-runner in population ageing, the analysis of Japan and its policy recommendations are highly relevant to other countries that are, ..

Price: $190.00

]]> The volume aims to increase understanding of Japan. It will serve as a resource for policymakers, academics and students of economics and public policy. As a front-runner in population ageing, the analysis of Japan and its policy recommendations are highly relevant to other countries that are, ..]]> <![CDATA[Aging Families in Chinese Society]]> https://www.thebookco.com/aging-families-in-chinese-society-9780367858896 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:43:11 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/aging-families-in-chinese-society-9780367858896 Aging Families in Chinese Society by Merril D. Silverstein, 9780367858896

Aging Families in Chinese Society focuses on the accelerated social and demographic changes in China and examines their implications for family care and support for older adults.

Price: $233.99

]]> Aging Families in Chinese Society by Merril D. Silverstein, 9780367858896

Aging Families in Chinese Society focuses on the accelerated social and demographic changes in China and examines their implications for family care and support for older adults.

Price: $233.99

]]> Aging Families in Chinese Society focuses on the accelerated social and demographic changes in China and examines their implications for family care and support for older adults.

]]> <![CDATA[Ageing Well (Nutrition, Health, and Social Interventions)]]> https://www.thebookco.com/ageing-well-9780849374746 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/ageing-well-9780849374746 Ageing Well (Nutrition, Health, and Social Interventions) by Alan D. Dangour, 9780849374746Providing an overview of current public health research on ageing, Ageing Well: Nutrition, Health, and Social Interventions explores the application of this research to public policy. The book focuses on the biological issues in ageing: diet, exercise, and cognitive health. It offers an in-..

Price: $224.99

]]> Ageing Well (Nutrition, Health, and Social Interventions) by Alan D. Dangour, 9780849374746Providing an overview of current public health research on ageing, Ageing Well: Nutrition, Health, and Social Interventions explores the application of this research to public policy. The book focuses on the biological issues in ageing: diet, exercise, and cognitive health. It offers an in-..

Price: $224.99

]]> Ageing Well: Nutrition, Health, and Social Interventions explores the application of this research to public policy. The book focuses on the biological issues in ageing: diet, exercise, and cognitive health. It offers an in-..]]> <![CDATA[The Ageing and Development Report (Poverty, Independence and the World's Older People)]]> https://www.thebookco.com/the-ageing-and-development-report-9781138471559 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:14:56 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/the-ageing-and-development-report-9781138471559 The Ageing and Development Report (Poverty, Independence and the World's Older People) by Judith Randel, Tony German, Deborah Ewing, 9781138471559The world's population is ageing. The majority of older people live in the developing world, where unprecedented growth in the number of older people has major implications for economies, health systems, housing, working patterns and family relationships. This book examines themes such as communit..

Price: $280.00

]]> The Ageing and Development Report (Poverty, Independence and the World's Older People) by Judith Randel, Tony German, Deborah Ewing, 9781138471559The world's population is ageing. The majority of older people live in the developing world, where unprecedented growth in the number of older people has major implications for economies, health systems, housing, working patterns and family relationships. This book examines themes such as communit..

Price: $280.00

]]> <![CDATA[Indigenous Knowledges and the Sustainable Development Agenda]]> https://www.thebookco.com/indigenous-knowledges-and-the-sustainable-development-agenda-9780367425968 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:43:15 +0000 https://www.thebookco.com/indigenous-knowledges-and-the-sustainable-development-agenda-9780367425968 Indigenous Knowledges and the Sustainable Development Agenda by Anders Breidlid, Roy Krøvel, 9780367425968

This book discusses the vital importance of including indigenous knowledges in the sustainable development agenda. Indigenous Knowledges and the Sustainable Development Agenda offers an important contribution to scholars across development studies, environmental studies, education, and..

Price: $233.99

]]> Indigenous Knowledges and the Sustainable Development Agenda by Anders Breidlid, Roy Krøvel, 9780367425968

This book discusses the vital importance of including indigenous knowledges in the sustainable development agenda. Indigenous Knowledges and the Sustainable Development Agenda offers an important contribution to scholars across development studies, environmental studies, education, and..

Price: $233.99

]]> This book discusses the vital importance of including indigenous knowledges in the sustainable development agenda. Indigenous Knowledges and the Sustainable Development Agenda offers an important contribution to scholars across development studies, environmental studies, education, and..]]>