Housing and Home in Later Life
by Christine Oldman; Robin Means; Frances Heywood
Review this book!
Available editions of Housing and Home in Later Life
|
9780335201693,
Paperback,
McGraw-Hill,
2002
Other copies of 9780335201693 |
||
 |
9780335201709,
Hardcover,
McGraw-Hill,
2002
None currently available |
||
Publisher Notes
At the heart of all policies of supporting people to live and thrive into old age lies the concept of home. Yet there is a vacuum where policies concerning housing issues should be, and such policies as exist are profoundly ageist and often based on a medical model of disability. The authors of this volume share a commitment to see the issues of later life and housing re-thought to address more adequately the diverse needs and preferences of a group who constitute around one quarter of the population. The book has three strands; to uncover the theoretical origins of accepted practice; to present a critique of the present policies and to consider new theories, ideas and methodologies for achieving user centered changes. The central aim of the book is to reduce the present dissonance between older people's needs and preferences and those of policy makers and practitioners.
It has been written for students and researchers of social and public policy, social work, health care, community care, housing studies and social gerontology; and for professionals involved with older people such as social and community care workers.
Similar books
Used, Rare and Out-of-Print Books | UK Second Hand Books | Used book search | Books by subject | Books by author | Books by ISBN | Rare books | Textbooks | Sale on used books | Independent bookstores | Book forum | Sell used books | Affiliate program | About us | BiblioWorks | Privacy and security | Help & Faq | Terms of use | Contact us | Get involved! | Site Map
All rights in images of books or other publications included in Biblio.com are reserved by the original copyright owners.
Portions of book data copyright 1995-2009
Muze Inc. For personal non-commercial use only. All rights reserved. Some content for books is owned by Baker & Taylor, Inc. or its licensors and is subject to copyright and all other protections provided by applicable law.