Julia Velten
Extraordinary Forms of Aging: Life Narratives of Centenarians and Children with Progeria
Extraordinary Forms of Aging: Life Narratives of Centenarians and Children with Progeria
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This study explores the construction of age through the analysis of extraordinary cases, such as centenarians and children with progeria, to gain a deeper understanding of age(ing) and its implications for aging processes in general.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2022
Publisher: Transcript Verlag
While aging and the life course may seem like standardized processes, the intricate and multifaceted nature of age remains largely enigmatic. This study aims to shed light on the construction of age by examining exceptional cases. By focusing on the life narratives of centenarians and children with progeria, Julia Velten delves into the ways in which these individuals perceive and navigate the aging process. Through her analysis, she demonstrates how these experiences can enrich our understanding of age(ing). This research sits at the crossroads of aging studies and medical humanities, seeking to uncover what extraordinary age(ing) can reveal about the broader aging processes.
Aging and the life course, while appearing to be normalized processes, are in fact complex and multifaceted. The construction of age, influenced by biology, society, and culture, remains largely opaque. This study aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of age(ing) by exploring its construction through the analysis of extraordinary cases.
In particular, the study focuses on the life narratives of centenarians and children with progeria. By examining these unique experiences, Julia Velten seeks to understand how individuals perceive and navigate the aging process. Through her analysis, she demonstrates how these experiences can enrich our understanding of age(ing).
This research sits at the intersection of aging studies and medical humanities, seeking to uncover what extraordinary age(ing) can reveal about the broader aging processes. By studying these exceptional cases, we can gain insights into the diverse ways in which individuals experience and interpret age, and how these experiences can shape our understanding of aging as a societal and cultural phenomenon.
Weight: 366g
Dimension: 149 x 223 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783837662771
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