What is elder abuse? How can it be explained and understood? Why now? What can be done about it? This book explores these questions, examining 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. It looks at issues around training and elder abuse and explores the most effective methods of intervention and prevention.
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What is elder abuse? How can it be explained and understood? Why now? What can be done about it? This book explores these questions, examining 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. It looks at issues around training and elder abuse and explores the most effective methods of intervention and prevention.
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Add this copy of Elder Abuse in Perspective (Rethinking Aging Series) to cart. $10.99, good condition, Sold by Phatpocket Limited rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waltham Abbey, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Open University Press.
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Add this copy of Elder Abuse in Perspective (Rethinking Ageing) to cart. $20.99, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Open University Press.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
