The Social World Of Older People: Understanding Loneliness And Social Isolation In Later Life

The Social World Of Older People: Understanding Loneliness And Social Isolation In Later Life
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Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Total Pages : 274
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ISBN-10 : 9780335215218
ISBN-13 : 0335215211
Rating : 4/5 (211 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Social World Of Older People: Understanding Loneliness And Social Isolation In Later Life by : Victor, Christina

Download or read book The Social World Of Older People: Understanding Loneliness And Social Isolation In Later Life written by Victor, Christina and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing an account of loneliness and social isolation as experienced by older people living in Britain, this book considers the incidence and effects of isolation and loneliness, identifying the factors which lead to such experiences and considering potential interventions.


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