Age studies - Susan Pickard

"With great rigour, yet an enviable lightness of touch, Susan Pickard has written an engaging and accessible book that students will love."

- Rosaline Gill, City University London



"A scholarly tour de force that brings into focus the various disciplines, histories, literatures and knowledges that have transformed us into modern subjects of age."

- Stephen Katz, Trent University

Age Studiestakes an invigorating approach to the studyof age and ageingin contemporary society.Encompassing ageing throughout the life course, taking in childhood, adolescence, mid-life and older age, and situated explicitly within a sociological disciplinary framework,Age Studies:

• Explores current social science debates on the study of ageing linking these to core sociological concepts.


• Links theory and application, using a variety of examples and international case studies


• Includes chapter summaries, further reading and guided questions.

Athought-provoking companion to advanced undergraduates and postgraduate student studying ageing, older people, social gerontology and related courses.