Living longer together; Going on and on; How society makes people old; Time-bomb, what time bomb? The economics of ageing; Overlooked and Under-estimated: Older Consumers; Working longer together; Media exclusion; Cover up; Living Together; Who Cares?; Wiser together; The best bits; The dark side; We're still here.
Caroline Lodge works as a freelance writer, coach and active grandmother. As an academic she has researched learning in schools and is skilled in presenting research material to others. Eileen Carnell is a writer and consultant. Her main research focus is on learning. She works in many different settings to support adults' and young people's learning, especially in the arts. Marianne Coleman has continued to research and write since retirement and has a particular interest in gender and leadership. She has written extensively on diversity issues. All three authors have previously worked at the Institute of Education, University of London.
"At last a book that consistently makes the positive case for later
life and, in the process, demolishes the myths that dominate public
discussion of ageing. A breath of fresh air, highly recommended."
Professor Alan Walker, University of Sheffield
"Grounded in academic literature, and in the powerful words of
their research participants, the authors inspire readers to
envision new possibilities for growth and development in later
life." Jacquelyn B. James, Lynch School of Education, Boston
College, USA
"How do we learn to live in a society that's growing older but
doesn't conform to the old "Pipe and Slippers" stereotypes? This
inspiring book, with its compelling snapshot stories of older
people's lives, provides powerful insights into this modern age of
ageing. All those involved in policy-making should read this book."
Rt Hon Harriet Harman QC MP
"Excellent and eminently readable account of the personal,
political and professional changes in our ageing lives. Nuggets
from policy and practice arenas are interlaced with quotes from
interviews with an array of differently ageing women and men."
Miriam David, UCL Institute of Education
"The authors give the lie to many negative myths about ageing.
Using anecdotes and research evidence they shed a welcome light on
the contribution made by older people to modern society." Judy
Wurr, Mental Capacity Assessor
"Challenges many of society's rigid stereotypes of older people. It
navigates the reader through the main debates on ageing in an
accessible and informative way." Dr Tatiana Rowson, Heriot Watt
University
"The New Age of Ageing is an important book, and our society would
benefit from policy-makers taking note of the authors' numerous
recommendations." Citizen's Income Trust
"We need more books like The New Age of Ageing in the UK and
Europe. [This book] is thoughtful translational work, which aims to
fill a gap between expert knowledge and populist rhetoric. For this
reason, it is to be viewed as both timely and significant."
Critical Social Policy
"The book's panoramic sweep across policy and its spirited style
make for an easy but rewarding read. Anyone new to the subject of
our ageing society, and especially those with responsibilities for
policy or services for older people, would do well to study this
book closely." Journal of Population Ageing
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