Elder abuse in perspective
By: Simon Biggs, Chris Phillipson, and Paul Kingston.
Contributors: Phillipson, Chris.; Kingston, Paul, 1953-
Series: Rethinking ageing series
Publisher: Open University Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Buckingham; Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 144
Subjects: Older people -- Abuse of.; Older people -- Government policy.; Older people -- Services for.
Description: Elder Abuse in Perspective examines how the mistreatment of older people is defined, theorized and researched. It places the problem in its social and historical context, giving special attention to forms of abuse within families, communities, and institutions like hospitals and residential homes. The book looks at issues around training and elder abuse, and explores the most effective methods of intervention and prevention. Elder Abuse in Perspective challenges many commonly held assumptions and provides new insight into elder abuse and neglect. It is perhaps the first book in recent years to provide a critical and reflective analysis of this growing social issue. It is an essential addition to the library of practitioners, researchers and students of old age.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [124]-135) and index.