Theorising Social Gerontology: the case of Social Philosophies of Age

• Jason L. Powell ^[1]
  1. [1] Liverpool John Moores University

     Liverpool John Moores University

     Reino Unido

     
• Localización: Sincronía, ISSN-e 1562-384X, Nº. 19 (Summer 2001, Junio-Septiembre 2001), 2001
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This paper examines the way in which social theory can enrich our understanding of aging identity with specific reference to the range of theories which have emerged over the past 30 years. In particular, the paper is concerned with locating and scrutinising the accelerating theoretical developments in social gerontology and moves to reviewing their key concerns. The different social theories and philosophies which have materialised exemplify an interpretation of the consequences social policy has for older people. This opens up the pathway to understanding social gerontology more creatively.