Chambers, Pat, 1950-

Family practices in later life / Pat Chambers [and others]. - xii, 124 pages ; 24 cm. - Ageing and the lifecourse . - Ageing and the lifecourse. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Family practices and family relationships -- Families in later life -- Older parents and their adult children -- Long-lasting relationships -- Brothers and sisters -- Grandparenting -- Later life widow(er)hood -- Globalisation and transnational communities: implications for family life in old age -- Changing times: older people and family ties. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

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Intergenerational relations--Great Britain
Older people--Social conditions--Great Britain
Families--Great Britain

HQ1064.G7 / F365 2009

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