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Pensioned Off (Rethinking Ageing Series.) - Softcover

MIDWINTER

 
9780335196821: Pensioned Off (Rethinking Ageing Series.)

Synopsis

Describes how the relatively modern phenomenon of 'retirement' emerged so quickly and dramatically, how those in retirement today support themselves financially, and how retirement and pensions are viewed as cultural traits of our society.

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About the Author

Eric Midwinter is Visiting Professor in Education at the University of Exeter and Chairman of the Community Education Development Centre. He was until recently Director of the Centre for Policy on Ageing, and holds an Honorary Doctorate of the Open University. Social historian and social policy analyst, he is the author of over thirty books, the latest in the social policy field being his well-received The Development of Social Welfare in Britain for the Open University Press.

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