Aging and Self-Realization, Cultural Narratives about Later Life, Cultural Narratives about Later Life
Author
Laceulle; Hanne
Year
2018
Publisher
Transcript Verlag
Type
BOOK
Category
Aging
Language
English
Pages
297
ISBN
978-3-83764-422-7
Link
Last Update
25-Dec-2025
Keywords
Sociology
Description
Hanne Laceulle outlines counternarratives about later life that acknowledge both its potentials and vulnerabilities. She explores the significance of ethical concepts essential to the process of growing old such as autonomy, authenticity, and virtue, aiming to support older individuals in their search for a meaningful age identity.