Experiencing Old Age in Ancient Rome.

Old age today is a contentious topic. It can be seen as a demographic timebomb or as a resource of wisdom and experience to be valued and exploited. There is frequent debate over how we value the elderly, and whether ageing is an affliction to be treated or a natural process to be embraced. Karen Co...

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Main Author: Cokayne, Karen
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2013.
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