Ageing and social policy in Ireland

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"Ageing and Social Policy explores many aspects of ageing in Ireland today. The book provides an appraisal of policy developments to date and a point of departure for future challenges. It is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students eager to familiarise themselves with the challenges for older people, their families, service providers and policy makers. It is a resource for those approaching gerontology for the first time and introduces conceptual and theoretical writings on ageing."--BOOK JACKET.