Old Age in English History: Past Experiences, Present Issues

by Pat Thane

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198203829
• ISBN13: 9780198203827
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.3"