Ageing and the Crisis in Health and Social Care: Global and National Perspectives

Neoliberal political discourses have led to a belief in northern European countries that individuals are responsible for their health and wellbeing, creating an adverse environment for older people. Simmonds examines the neoliberalisation and marketisation of health and social care, highlighting the need for innovative solutions to contemporary challenges in a complex care system.

Format: Hardback
Length: 162 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2021
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Neoliberal political discourses have permeated northern European countries, shaping a belief that individuals are solely responsible for their health and wellbeing, regardless of social class, gender, or ethnic background. Drawing on examples from Germany, Sweden, and the UK, Simmonds critically examines the impact of neoliberalization and marketization on health and social care, particularly for older people who lack social and cultural capital. This comprehensive analysis examines the provision of care for aging populations at individual, national, and global levels. By challenging current political and social policy approaches, this rigorous text explores innovative solutions to complex challenges within the care system.

Weight: 368g
Dimension: 240 x 161 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447348597