Leahy, Ann

Disability and Ageing: Towards a Critical Perspective (Ageing in a Global Context)

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ISBN 13:: 9781447357162
author:: Leahy, Ann
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Policy Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Gerontology,
Condition:: New
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Disability and Ageing Towards a Critical Perspective explores the experiences of two groups often overlooked in research: people ageing with long-standing disability and those first experiencing disability as they age. This book challenges conventional assumptions about impairment in later life, proposing that the experience of 'disability' can extend beyond physical limitations to encompass a broader impact on one's sense of value and meaning.

By engaging with social gerontology and disability studies, this text sheds new light on the complex relationships between ageing, disability, and identity. It reveals how individuals respond to these challenges, highlighting the ongoing efforts that shape their experiences in later life.

This critical and interdisciplinary dialogue offers a nuanced understanding of the intersections between ageing and disability, providing valuable insights for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in this important area of study.

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