Cultural Perspectives on Aging

The societal significance of old age and ageing are increasing due to demographic developments. Age(ing) is not only a biological and social fact, but also a cultural one. This book reveals the importance of cultural factors in order to build a framework for analyzing and understanding cultural cons...

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Other Authors: Hülsen-Esch, Andrea (Editor)
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Published: Berlin/Boston De Gruyter 2021
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