Stanley Parker
Work and Retirement
Work and Retirement
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In the early 1980s, a trend emerged of people retiring from work early and living longer, but many were not adequately prepared. Dr. Parker's book, originally published in 1982, examines the history of retirement, types of retirement, preparation, work after retirement age, and policy alternatives. It is intended for students, professionals, trade unionists, and anyone interested in understanding the developments in the field of retirement and the older working population.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The early 1980s marked a significant period of global economic recession and widespread unemployment, which further accentuated an existing trend of individuals retiring from work early and extending their longevity after retirement. While some individuals were adequately prepared for a life of well-deserved leisure in retirement, many others were not. The policies governing retirement at the time, implemented by employers, unions, and governments, needed to be critically examined in societies where work opportunities were declining, but leisure activities and values were not yet sufficiently robust to replace them.
In 1982, Dr. Parker, a sociologist, published Work and Retirement, a comprehensive and analytical examination of the prevailing knowledge about retirement and the various challenges it posed. The book begins by exploring the historical background of retirement, followed by a conceptual analysis of different types of retirement. Chapters are dedicated to preparing for retirement, assessing the work capacity of older individuals, and examining the diverse experiences of retirement. Special attention is given to the question of work after retirement age and whether retirement truly represents a period of leisure. The concluding chapter examines various policy alternatives to address the issues raised throughout the book.
Work and Retirement was originally intended for students studying industrial sociology and industrial psychology, as well as personnel and human resource professionals, trade unionists, and anyone interested in understanding the developments in the field of retirement and the older working population. However, the book can now be read in its historical context, providing valuable insights into the past and the ongoing challenges associated with retirement.
Weight: 260g
Dimension: 136 x 215 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032138961
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