ISBN: 9780742519541

Jason L. Powell is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Liverpool, UK. Social Theory and Aging by Jason L. Powell. It analyses how knowledge formation of aging, with particular refe… Meer...

Jason L. Powell is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Liverpool, UK. Social Theory and Aging by Jason L. Powell. It analyses how knowledge formation of aging, with particular reference to 'old age' in contemporary western society, is socially constituted and positioned by powerful 'taken for granted assumptions'. Social Theory and Aging by Jason L. Powell Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This book attempts to identify two central areas for the study of aging and the epistemological differences and continuities between them: constructions of aging (modern) and deconstructions of aging (postmodern). Publisher Description This book explores both conceptual and theoretical issues that impinge on understanding aging in (post) modern society. It analyses how knowledge formation of aging, with particular reference to 'old age' in contemporary western society, is socially constituted and positioned by powerful 'taken for granted assumptions'. These assumptions have provided a power/knowledge base for bio-medical disciplines, legitimacy of political-economic discourses and practices of professional experts. The book is in two parts: the first part introduces 'modernist' scientific models and theories of gerontology and questions their importance in mapping out the assumptions of aging and how they impinge on identity performance in society through disciplinary matrix of biology, psychology and social conceptualizations of gerontology; the second part focus upon 'postmodern' constructions aging through the articulation and development of novel epistemologies: postmodernism and aging body; discourse and power/knowledge; and 'aging' in the 'risk society'. The book addresses a key question: can 'meta-theories' provide an effective analysis of aging which is radically different from modernist 'grand narratives' as epitomized by not only bio-medical models of aging but also of mainstream social theories of gerontology. Author Biography Jason L. Powell is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Liverpool, UK. He formerly worked at MMU as Senior Lecturer and at Salford University were he was appointed as Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning) and Director of Admissions. He has published extensively on social theory and ageing in research articles and book chapters. Details ISBN 0742519546 ISBN-13 9780742519541 Title Social Theory and Aging Author Jason L. Powell Format Paperback Year 2005 Pages 160 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Publishers GE_Item_ID:137276934; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys , Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780742519541, EAN: 9780742519541, Book Title: Social Theory and Aging, Item Length: 8.9in, Publication Year: 2005, Format: Trade Paperback, Language: English, Item Height: 0.5in, Genre: Social Science, Philosophy, Topic: Gerontology, Death & Dying, History & Surveys / Modern, Item Width: 6.7in, Item Weight: 9 Oz, Number of Pages: 160 Pages, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated<

ISBN: 9780742519541

[ED: Taschenbuch], [PU: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers], This book explores both conceptual and theoretical issues that impinge on understanding aging in (post) modern society. It analys… Meer...

[ED: Taschenbuch], [PU: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers], This book explores both conceptual and theoretical issues that impinge on understanding aging in (post) modern society. It analyses how knowledge formation of aging, with particular reference to 'old age' in contemporary western society, is socially constituted and positioned by powerful 'taken for granted assumptions'. These assumptions have provided a power/knowledge base for bio-medical disciplines, legitimacy of political-economic discourses and practices of professional experts. The book is in two parts: the first part introduces 'modernist' scientific models and theories of gerontology and questions their importance in mapping out the assumptions of aging and how they impinge on identity performance in society through disciplinary matrix of biology, psychology and social conceptualizations of gerontology the second part focus upon 'postmodern' constructions aging through the articulation and development of novel epistemologies: postmodernism and aging body discourse and power/knowledge and 'aging' in the 'risk society'. The book addresses a key question: can 'meta-theories' provide an effective analysis of aging which is radically different from modernist 'grand narratives' as epitomized by not only bio-medical models of aging but also of mainstream social theories of gerontology. Versandfertig in 6-10 Tagen, DE, [SC: 0.00], Neuware, gewerbliches Angebot, Offene Rechnung (Vorkasse vorbehalten)<

2005, ISBN: 9780742519541

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Paperback, 160 Seiten, Publiziert: 2005-11-17T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.25 kg, Gerontology, Politics & Social Sciences, Subjects, Books, Death, So… Meer...

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Paperback, 160 Seiten, Publiziert: 2005-11-17T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.25 kg, Gerontology, Politics & Social Sciences, Subjects, Books, Death, Sociology, New, Used & Rental Textbooks, Specialty Boutique, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2005<

2005, ISBN: 0742519546

Kartoniert / Broschiert SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gerontology, mit Schutzumschlag neu, [PU:Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.]