Screen LibraryWell-being in later life : the notion of connected autonomy /
Advancing the notion of connected autonomy, and highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary research in the development of this novel concept, this volume explores the possibility of maintaining the freedom to make one's own decisions in later life, while also remaining connected to others...
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Routledge,
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| Publisher Address: | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : |
| Publication Dates: | 2023. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Social perspectives on ageing and later life
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| Summary: |
Advancing the notion of connected autonomy, and highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary research in the development of this novel concept, this volume explores the possibility of maintaining the freedom to make one's own decisions in later life, while also remaining connected to others - as well as to things, services, places and events. Through a series of case studies, the book examines the importance of preserving self-determination as health, environmental and social circumstances render autonomy more difficult, showing that innovations in social interaction and technology have the capacity to enhance older persons' connectedness to their environment, while at the same time, offering opportunities for self-governance. As such, it will appeal to scholars across the social sciences with interests in ageing and the life course, the sociology of science and technology and research methods. |
| Carrier Form: | xvi, 201 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781032137094 1032137096 9781032150895 1032150890 |
| Index Number: | HQ1061 |
| CLC: | C913.6 |
| Call Number: | C913.6/W447-1 |