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Old Age in English History: Past Experiences, Present Issues Book

Shows that old people have been an important presence in English society. This book describes the variety of ways in which they lived their lives and argues that as more people live longer they are fit and active for longer. Pictures are given of the ways in which older people lived often vigorous and independent lives over many centuries.Read More

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    People are now living well into their seventies, eighties, and even beyond. A tribute to medicine, the trend is also a challenge for governments as the costs of healthcare and retirement continue to grow. But is this really a new trend? And is it a serious problem? This history of old age in England challenges many contemporary assumptions about aging and its role in culture. Tracing the experiences of older people back two thousand years, it shows that in fact there were large numbers of vigorous older people in many periods and that they often made important contributions to their families, friends, and society at large. After discussion of the modern experience of old age, when mass retirement has become the norm, the book argues that we can continue to expect the benefits of an aging society to far outweigh the costs.

  • 0198203829
  • 9780198203827
  • Pat Thane
  • 11 May 2000
  • OUP Oxford
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 552
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