The COVID-19 Crisis; Social Perspectives; First Edition Page 1 THE COVID-19 CRISIS Since
its emergence in early 2020, the COVID-19 crisis has affected every part of the world. Well …

This paper presents a model for studying ageing and technology. It investigates the
theoretical gains that can be made by combining insights from Age Studies and Science and …

The right of Alexander Peine, Barbara L. Marshall, Wendy Martin, and Louis Neven to be
identified as the authors of the editorial material, and of the authors for their individual …

The development of social gerontology has led to the emergence of its own terminology and
conceptual armoury.'Ageism'has been a key concept in articulating the mission of …

The concept of ageism as oppression has become an important point of reference in
contemporary gerontology. Apart from its giving substance to the negative experiences …

The article emphasises the importance of the problem of discrimination against older people
in the context of energy transition. The authors propose an intersectoral perspective that …

The aim of this paper is to review the social constructionist view of age and ageing that
emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It begins with a general consideration of social …

Social change in the 21st century is shaped by both demographic changes associated with
ageing societies and significant technological change and development. Outlining the basic …

As a 52-year-old academic and mother of three, this research explores the ethics of the
question 'do I have time to go skateboarding?'Using the themes of time, injury, ageing and …

The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare societal discourses regarding age differences and
stereotypes. Using sociological approaches to risk and drawing on some examples from the …