Contesting Elder Abuse and Neglect

Download or read book Contesting Elder Abuse and Neglect written by Joan R. Harbison and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mistreatment of diverse older people in varying ways is categorized in many societies as “elder abuse and neglect,” yet this concept has not been subjected to rigorous critical inquiry. Instead, it has most often represented the interests of professionals, academics, and governments, while policy makers and researchers frequently disregard the complexity of issues that fall under the designation. The first comprehensive, scholarly critique of the topic, Contesting Elder Abuse and Neglect is an important, much-needed contribution that encourages new thinking, policies, and action regarding the treatment of older people.