Geographical Gerontology: Perspectives, Concepts, Approaches

ISBN-13: 9781138241152 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 332 str.

Mark W. Skinner; Professor Gavin J. Andrews; Malcolm P. Cutchin

Opis

This book advances the field of study called geographical gerontology a burgeoning body of interdisciplinary scholarship encompassing the application of geographical concepts and approaches to the study of ageing, old age and older populations. With contributions from leading international experts in the field, the book establishes the conceptual and thematic foundations for future research. The book begins with an introductory chapter that sets the disciplinary and interdisciplinary foundation for the field; followed by a series of chapters organized around the themes of geographical perspectives, geographical scales of inquiry and key issues in geographical gerontology; and concludes with a discussion chapter focusing on critical gaps and future directions."

Spis treści

Preface  Part I. Introduction  1. Introduction to geographical gerontology Mark W. Skinner, Gavin J. Andrews and Malcolm P. Cutchin  2 Space and place in geographical gerontology Gavin J. Andrews, Malcolm P. Cutchin and Mark W. Skinner  Part II. Geographical perspectives on ageing   3. Health geographies of ageing Janine L. Wiles  4. Social and cultural geographies of ageing  Christine Milligan and Anna Tarrant  5. Population geographies of older people  Mark W. Rosenberg and Kathi Wilson  6. Planning and design of ageing communities Judith E. Phillips 7. Environment and ageing Keith Diaz Moore Part III. Geographical scales of inquiry  8. Global ageing David R. Phillips and Zhixin Feng  9. Ageing in low- and middle-income countries Andrea Rishworth and Susan J. Elliott  10. Urban ageing: new agendas for geographical gerontology Tine Buffel and Chris Phillipson  11. Rural ageing Mark W. Skinner and Rachel Winterton  12. Ageing communities Sarah A. Lovell  13. Household spaces of ageing Anne Martin-Matthews and Denise S. Cloutier 14. Embodiment and emotion in later life Rachel Herron  Part IV. Key issues in geographical gerontology  15.  Explaining the ageing in place realities of older adults Stephen Golant  16. Being in place Graham D. Rowles  17. Active relationships of ageing people and places Malcolm P. Cuthcin 18. Older persons, place and health care accessibility Neil Hanlon 19. Mobilities and ageing Anthony C. Gatrell  20. Constructions of old-age social exclusion Kieran Walsh 21. Employed caregivers in the ageing family Gillian M. Joseph and Alun E. Joseph 22. Ageing landscapes Robin Kearns and Tara M. Coleman 23. Therapeutic landscapes of ageing Rachel Winterton  Part V. Discussion 24. On the interdisciplinary challenge of geographical gerontology Sheila Peace 25. Geographical gerontology: progress and possibilities  Malcolm P. Cutchin, Mark Skinner and Gavin J. Andrews