Long History of Old Age

Pat Thane

RRP: £25.00

Publisher: THAMES & HUDSON

Publication Date : 07/11/2005

Hardback

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

A scrupulously researched and startlingly original social history that traces the way Western society has treated old people from antiquity to the present day. An enthralling human story of great contemporary resonance.

Publisher's description:

This is an illustrated social history that traces the way Western society has treated old people throughout history. It is a human story of great contemporary resonance, in which patient historical detective work demolishes both our own prejudices and the propaganda of the past, and coaxes new insights from a variety of sources.

ISBN: 9780500251263