Contemporary Perspectives on Ageism [Hardcover]

This open access book provides a comprehensive perspective on the concept of ageism, its origins, the manifestation and consequences of ageism, as well as ways to respond to and research ageism. The book represents a collaborative effort of researchers from over 20 countries and a variety of disciplines, including, psychology, sociology, gerontology, geriatrics, pharmacology, law, geography, design, engineering, policy and media studies. The contributors have collaborated to produce a truly stimulating and educating book on ageism which brings a clear overview of the state of the art in the field. The book serves as a catalyst to generate research, policy and public interest in the field of ageism and to reconstruct the image of old age and will be of interest to researchers and students in gerontology and geriatrics.

AgeismConcept and Origins: Liat Ayalon & Clemens Tesch-R?mer.- Ageism: The Relationship between Age Stereotypes and Age Discrimination: Peggy Voss & Klaus Rothermund.- Multiple Marginalizations Based on Age: Gendered Ageism and Beyond: Clary Krekula, Pirjo Nikander, & Monika WiliDska.- Origins of Ageism at the Individual Level: Sagit Lev.- Work Environment and the Origin of Ageism: Laura Naegele, Wouter De Tavernier & Moritz Hess.- Ageism and Age Discrimination in the Labour Market: A Macrostructural Perspective: Justyna StypiDska & Pirjo Nikander.- On the Manifestations and Consequences of Ageism: Liat Ayalon & Clemens Tesch-R?mer .- Ageism in the Third Age: Angela Kydd, Anne Fleming, Sue Gardner, Patricia Hafford Letchfield .- Pathways from Ageism to Loneliness: Sharon Shiovitz-Ezra, Jonathan Shemesh, & Mary McDonnell/Naughton.- Ageism and sexuality: Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan, Patricia Hafford-Letchfield, Yael Benyamini, Amanda Phelan, Jeannie Jackson & Liat Ayalon.- Visuallƒ0