In this topical book older people’s volunteering is studied in eight European countries at the structural, macro, meso and micro levels. Overall it highlights how different interactions between the levels facilitate or hinder older people’s inclusion in voluntary work and makes policy suggestions for an integrated strategy.
This book provides important new insights for academics and students interested in ageing societies, active ageing and voluntary work. It will also be of great value for policy makers and practitioners in third sector and voluntary organisations.
In this topical book older people’s volunteering is studied in eight European countries at the structural, macro, meso and micro levels. Overall it highlights how different interactions between the levels facilitate or hinder older people’s inclusion in voluntary work and makes policy suggestions for an integrated strategy.
This book provides important new insights for academics and students interested in ageing societies, active ageing and voluntary work. It will also be of great value for policy makers and practitioners in third sector and voluntary organisations.
Active Ageing: Voluntary Work by Older People in Europe
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272Hardcover(First Edition)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781447307204 |
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Publisher: | Bristol University Press |
Publication date: | 06/01/2014 |
Edition description: | First Edition |
Pages: | 272 |
Product dimensions: | 6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.00(d) |