Moral economy considerations around distributive or economic justice in later life also are
implied in the recent work of Tindale and Neysmith. The limitations and inequities underlying …

The authors develop EP Thompson's concept of moral economy as a useful complement to
contemporary political economic analysis in problem areas involving moral conflict. Defined …

This chapter incorporates the moral economy perspective as we examine the assumptions
and values behind the concept of productivity as applied to the aging process. We attempt to …

Moral economy theory describes shared social norms and moral assumptions underlying
forms of economic organization and production. It also describes individuals' perceptions of …

This chapter explores the roots of dependency and empowerment of the elderly, in the
process developing a dynamic framework for setting patterns of aging in broader context. It …

Employing a political economy analysis of need as it relates to the ageing of the population
in the context of the postmodern welfare state, this paper attempts to go beyond the narrow …

A political economy perspective on aging and old age emphasizes the broad implications of
economic life for the aged and for society's treatment of the elderly. The central challenge of …

In this important and timely collection, some of the best minds in gerontology and bioethics--
including Nancy Dubler, Rick Moody, Andrew Achenbaum, Robert Hudson, and Robert …

This groundbreaking book provides a comprehensive treatment of the political economy of
aging. From the founder and key thinker in the field comes a work that aims to contribute to …

This book is an important and timely look at issues of ethics in aging. It reflects the
complexity of these questions, but develops them in relation to a single general theme: that …