Ageing and the Crisis in Health and Social Care: Global and National Perspectives (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781447348597)

Neoliberal political discourses have normalised the belief in northern European countries that individuals are responsible for their health and wellbeing, regardless of social class, gender or ethnic background. Drawing on examples from Germany, Sweden and the UK, Simmonds critically examines how the neoliberalisation and marketisation of health and social care have created an adverse environment for older people, who lack social and cultural capital to access the care they need. This crucial analysis scrutinises provision for ageing populations on an individual, national and global level. Challenging current political and social policy approaches, this rigorous text discusses innovative solutions to contemporary challenges in a complex care system.

Author: Bethany Simmonds
ISBN-10: 1447348591
ISBN-13: 9781447348597
Publisher: Policy Press
Language: English
Published: 12/16/2021
Pages: 162
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.20w x 0.70d