Aging Its History And Literature
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A History Of Old Age
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Author : Pat Thane
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2005
A History Of Old Age written by Pat Thane and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Family & Relationships categories.
Seven contributors examine how the best thinkers and artists of each historical epoch in the West have treated old age. Full of surprising and fascinating facts, this is an uplifting companion for those who, like it or not, are beginning to understand the inevitability of their own aging process.
The Long History Of Old Age
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Author : Pat Thane
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
The Long History Of Old Age written by Pat Thane and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Old age categories.
Here is an absorbing and startlingly original illustrated study of one of the great - and most neglected - themes in all history: the ways in which society has perceived old people throughout the ages. From increased life expectancy and 'grey gap years' to dwindling pensions, the pros and cons of aging is a constant theme, yet much of the debate continues to be based on assumptions and misconceptions about the past. Is it true, for instance, that people were considered 'old' at fifty? How far have our ideas about the average life-span in previous centuries been distorted by infant mortality? Were the old respected and cared for? Did sexuality survive into old age? Here, for the first time, a group of leading historians address these and allied questions, writing vividly about a topic of great contemporary resonance that has for too long been surrounded by taboo. The visual evidence is a vital part of the story, and here the book is equally original. Drawing upon the rich legacy of art through two millennia, with works by a wide range of artists including Whistler, Rembrandt, Rego and Freud, this enthralling human story presents a picture that is sometimes compassionate, sometimes horrifying, but overall unexpectedly reassuring.
Ageing A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Nancy A. Pachana
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-11-17
Ageing A Very Short Introduction written by Nancy A. Pachana and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-17 with Psychology categories.
Ageing is an activity we are familiar with from an early age. In our younger years upcoming birthdays are anticipated with an excitement that somewhat diminishes as the years progress. As we grow older we are bombarded with advice on ways to overcome, thwart, resist, and, on the rare occasion, embrace, one's ageing. Have all human beings from the various historical epochs and cultures viewed aging with this same ambivalence? In this Very Short Introduction Nancy A. Pachana discusses the lifelong dynamic changes in biological, psychological, and social functioning involved in ageing. Increased lifespans in the developed and the developing world have created an urgent need to find ways to enhance our functioning and well-being in the later decades of life, and this need is reflected in policies and action plans addressing our ageing populations from the World Health Organization and the United Nations. Looking to the future, Pachana considers advancements in the provision for our ageing populations, including revolutionary models of nursing home care such as Green House nursing homes in the USA and Small Group Living homes in the Netherlands. She shows that understanding the process of ageing is not only important for individuals, but also for societies and nations, if the full potential of those entering later life is to be realised. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Old Age In The Roman World
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Author : Tim G. Parkin
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2003-05-07
Old Age In The Roman World written by Tim G. Parkin and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-05-07 with History categories.
"Noting that privileges granted to the aged generally took the form of exemptions from duties rather than positive benefits, Tim Parkin argues that the elderly were granted no privileged status or guaranteed social role. At the same time, they were permitted - and expected - to continue to participate actively in society for as long as they were able."--BOOK JACKET.
The Journey Of Life
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Author : Thomas R. Cole
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
The Journey Of Life written by Thomas R. Cole and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Aging categories.
The Cambridge History Of English Literature Volume X The Age Of Johnson
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language : en
Publisher: CUP Archive
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The Cambridge History Of English Literature Volume X The Age Of Johnson written by and has been published by CUP Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
History Of Roman Literature From Its Earliest Period To The Augustan Age
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Author : John Dunlop
language : en
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Release Date : 2022-12-16
History Of Roman Literature From Its Earliest Period To The Augustan Age written by John Dunlop and has been published by BoD - Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-16 with History categories.
"In almost all States, poetical composition has been employed and considerably improved before prose. First, because the imagination expands sooner than reason or judgment; and, secondly, because the early language of nations is best adapted to the purposes of poetry, and to the expression of those feelings and sentiments with which it is conversant. Thus, in the first ages of Greece, verse was the ordinary written language, and prose was subsequently introduced as an art and invention. In like manner, at Rome, during the early advances of poetry, the progress of which has been detailed in the preceding volume, prose composition continued in a state of neglect and barbarism. The most ancient prose writer, at least of those whose works have descended to us, was a man of little feeling or imagination, but of sound judgment and inflexible character, who exercised his pen on the subject of Agriculture, which, of all the peaceful arts, was most highly esteemed by his countrymen....."
History Of Suicide
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Author : Georges Minois
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999-01-19
History Of Suicide written by Georges Minois and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-01-19 with History categories.
Minois concludes with comments on the most recent turn in this long and complex history--the emotional debate over euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the right to die.
Aging In World History
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Author : David G. Troyansky
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-10-05
Aging In World History written by David G. Troyansky and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-05 with History categories.
In Aging in World History, David G. Troyansky presents the first global history of aging. At a time when demographic aging has become a source of worldwide concern, and more people are reaching an advanced age than ever before, the history of old age helps us understand how we arrived at the treatment of aging in the modern world. This concise volume expands that history beyond the West to show how attitudes toward aging, the experiences of the aged, and relevant demographic patterns have varied and coalesced over time and across the world. From the ancient world to the present, this book introduces students and general readers to the history of aging on two levels: the experience of individual men and women, and the transformation of populations. With its attention to cultural traditions, medicalization, decades of historical scholarship, and current gerontology, Aging in World History is the perfect starting point for an exploration of this increasingly universal aspect of human experience.
History Of Roman Literature The Augustan Age
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Author : John Colin Dunlop
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1827
History Of Roman Literature The Augustan Age written by John Colin Dunlop and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1827 with Latin literature categories.