Description
To begin new relationships in later life is increasingly common in large parts of the Western world. This timely book, part of the Ageing in a Global Context series, addresses the gap in knowledge about late life repartnering and provides a comprehensive map of the changing landscape of late life intimacy.
About the Author
Torbjoern Bildtgard is Associate Professor in Sociology at Stockholm University, Sweden. Torbjoern has published mainly within two research areas - Food and Meal Studies and Social Gerontology. Peter OEberg is Professor in Social work, at the Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gavle, Sweden. He has devoted his academic career to social gerontology and he is currently Editor in Chief for The International Journal of Ageing and Later Life.
Reviews
"At last, an account of ageing intimacy that blows away stereotypes to engage with the complexities. A must-read for academics and those working with older people." Dr Paul Simpson, Edge Hill University
Book Information
ISBN 9781447326502
Author Torbjoern Bildtgard
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Policy Press
Publisher Policy Press
About the Author
Torbjoern Bildtgard is Associate Professor in Sociology at Stockholm University, Sweden. Torbjoern has published mainly within two research areas - Food and Meal Studies and Social Gerontology. Peter OEberg is Professor in Social work, at the Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, University of Gavle, Sweden. He has devoted his academic career to social gerontology and he is currently Editor in Chief for The International Journal of Ageing and Later Life.
Reviews
"At last, an account of ageing intimacy that blows away stereotypes to engage with the complexities. A must-read for academics and those working with older people." Dr Paul Simpson, Edge Hill University
Book Information
ISBN 9781447326502
Author Torbjoern Bildtgard
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Policy Press
Publisher Policy Press
