Sökt på: Böcker av Jason L. Powell
totalt 60 träffar
New Perspectives on China & Aging
The first part of the book is entitled 'Family, Transition and Ageing' and addresses rapid social and economic changes in China through a kaleidoscope of differential perspectives …
Social Work, Performativity & Personalization
This book, which draws from fieldwork research and evidence, is provided to suggest a sense of emotional anxiety among social workers and case managers working on the front-line' …
Foundations of Social Inquiry
The book provides students with an overview of the main developments in the foundations in sociological research. It will focus upon the methodological and philosophical …
Aging in Perspective & the Case of China
This book has two main parts, one that examines what the world has learned so far in dealing with ageing and another which discusses how such a country as China has kept up with …
Aging, Culture & Society
This book examines aging and old age from a range of social and cultural approaches. The book begins by examining the emergence of mainstream sociological theories of aging that …
Reconstructing Postmodernism
There has been an array of literature on the notion of 'postmodernism' in social science literature in recent years. This exciting book focuses on three broad continuities: one, …
Neo-Liberalism & the Power of Globalization
This book assesses the historical and modern significance and emergence of global forces and its impact on nation states. In particular, the power of globalisation comprises two …
Foucault and Modern Society
This books explore the relevance and application of the conceptual and theoretical works of Michel Foucault to an understanding of modern society. The book begins by providing a …
New Sociology of Aging
This book introduces the 'new sociology of aging' through the analytical lens of sociological themes and new sociological theories. In traditional gerontology, much emphasis is put …
Global Challenge
This book explores the global challenge: understanding ageing as a medical concept, social concept and population term. The focus is on China and global ageing. The book further …
Aging, Aging Populations and Welfare
As the world experiences a rapid increase in the aging population, it is essential to address the challenges and opportunities that arise as a result. This book explores the …
Power of Global Aging
This book is a demographical overview of the key issues associated with globalisation and global aging in the 21st century. The book explores how populational aging has increased …