Social histories of old age and aging (1).(Central Issues)

From: Journal of Social History | Date: September 22, 2003| Author: Thane, Pat | Copyright information

Social historians have become increasingly aware of the multiple forms of social diversity within all societies, including age diversity. But less attention has been paid to older rather than younger ages. This article examines the history and social meanings of aging and old age, mainly in the 'western' cultures of Europe, North America and Australasia, and mainly concerning their White inhabitants due to the very limited availability of historical work on other cultures which it should be...

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