Unravelling Anti-Aging : A Critical Sociological Assessment / by Jason L. Powell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Powell, Jason L., 1971- author.

Series:

International Perspectives on Aging, 2197-585X ; 41

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology.

Sociology.

Gerontology.

Social sciences--Philosophy.

Social sciences.

Behavioral Sciences and Psychology.

Social Theory.

Local Subjects:

Behavioral Sciences and Psychology.

Sociology.

Gerontology.

Social Theory.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (151 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2024.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024.

Summary:

In a society where youthfulness and vitality are highly valued, the quest for anti-aging solutions has become increasingly popularized in bio-medical gerontology. However, navigating the vast sea of information, products, and treatments can be overwhelming; there is limited academic rigor and theoretic critique from sociological perspectives. This book aims to demystify the concept of anti-aging and presents critical social approaches for maintaining a healthy life. By exploring the science, lifestyle factors, and power of bio-medicine, the book will provide readers with a comprehensive monograph to unlock the politics of anti-aging drawing from social approaches.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. The Emergence of Biomedicine

Chapter 3. Sciences of Aging and Anti-Aging in Modernity

Chapter 4. Theorizing Aging: Sociological Approaches

Chapter 5. Postmodern Aging, Culture and Possibilities for the Aging Body

Chapter 6. Foucault and the Aging Subject

Chapter 7. Conclusion: Towards a Biography of Aging.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9783031578564