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Critical Gerontology for Social Workers - (Research in Social Work) by Sandra Torres & Sarah Donnelly
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Highlights
- This original collection explores how critical gerontology can make sense of old age inequalities to inform and improve social work research, policy and practice and empower older people.
- About the Author: Sandra Torres is Professor of Sociology and Chair of Social Gerontology at Uppsala University.
- 212 Pages
- Social Science, Social Work
- Series Name: Research in Social Work
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About the Book
This original collection explores how critical gerontology can make sense of old age inequalities to inform social work research, policy and practice.
Book Synopsis
This original collection explores how critical gerontology can make sense of old age inequalities to inform and improve social work research, policy and practice and empower older people.
With examples of practice-facing research, this book engages with key debates on age-related human rights and social justice issues. The critical and conceptual focus will expand the horizons of those who work with older people, addressing the current challenges, issues and opportunities that they face.
Review Quotes
"This group of leading academics have combined to produce a truly international case for the vital contribution of critical gerontology to the skilful practice of gerontological social work." Sally Richards, Oxford Brookes University
"This book will help prepare future generations of social workers to serve and advocate for the older adult population. I highly recommend this book to social workers with an interest in working with older adults or those educating future social workers to practice in the aging field." Journal of Gerontological Social Work
About the Author
Sandra Torres is Professor of Sociology and Chair of Social Gerontology at Uppsala University.
Sarah Donnelly is Assistant Professor of Social Work at University College Dublin.