This book highlights (1) the significance of reciprocity for the maintenance of self-esteem in old age and (2) the negative implications for the well-being of dependent older people when that significance goes unrecognized and, as a consequence, opportunities to give back to society, as well as take from it, are not facilitated by those in a position to do so. The discussion draws on research undertaken in the UK and Southern India into the extent to which having the self-perception of being valued in the world is important to older people in receipt of care support and...
This book highlights (1) the significance of reciprocity for the maintenance of self-esteem in old age and (2) the negative implicati...
This book examines the links between Britain's withdrawal from its east of Suez role and the establishment of South-East Asian regional security arrangements. The link between these two events is not direct, but a relationship existed, which is important to a wider understanding of the development of regional security arrangements.
This book examines the links between Britain's withdrawal from its east of Suez role and the establishment of South-East Asian regional security arran...
It's the standard picture, and a depressing one: older adults receiving formal care as passive and alienated. Overlooked in this equation is the capacity of dependent elders for giving back - doing for others - and their need to continue finding meaning to their existence - an essential aspect of improving their lives and care.
Reciprocity and Dependency in Old Age presents an empowering new paradigm for reframing our conception of the lives of elders who are in need of care. Elegantly reasoned and meticulously researched, the book explores the importance of connectedness in...
It's the standard picture, and a depressing one: older adults receiving formal care as passive and alienated. Overlooked in this equation is the ca...
The Social Work Companion is not a simple 'how to do it' text, rather it is a foundation text. It is designed to act as a gateway for social work studies and future practice by: - Giving students a flavour of the issues involved in contemporary social work - Introducing some key concepts, themes, issues and challenges, alongside the principles of good practice - Raising awareness of some of the main demands and rewards of social work - Providing guidance on future learning in the form of recommended reading and details of relevant organizations and websites. The...
The Social Work Companion is not a simple 'how to do it' text, rather it is a foundation text. It is designed to act as a gateway for social ...