Age and Generation in Modern Britain

Covering an increasingly important topic in sociology, this book is a thorough and lively introduction to the role and importance of age in contemporary British society. The core of the book presents the latest information on each of the major age divisions, and compares the role of age in Britain today with different cultures and periods in history, as well as assessing the importance and influence of biology, biography, gender, ethnicity, and class. This work will be an invaluable introduction and reference for students of sociology, human geography, and social policy.