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Originally published in 1982, in this book experts describe the geriatric services in Britain at the time, a country which had pioneered developments in this field over the previous thirty years. Much of the practical knowledge required to establish a service is outlined and the underlying philosophy is also discussed.

In the early 1980s, it had only recently been appreciated that what was known of the epidemiology of dementia in the elderly living in the community was just the tip of the iceberg. First published in 1984, this book presents information on the nature of dementia, its prevalence and the pattern of services available at the time.

First published in 1984, the title looks at the field of elderly care and domiciliary work from the perspective of social services. Starting with early influences that helped shape the development of Domiciliary Services, the author goes on to look at how the service has developed over the years and where it falls short.

First published in 1983, this study examined people over the age of 65 living in New York and London. The people were reinterviewed after one year to record their use of health services and symptoms, or the development of new symptoms. Social and medical factors were studied in relation to psychopathological conditions.

In the 1980s the need for long-term care for elderly people in Western societies was quite obvious and countries had responded in a number of different ways. First published in 1985, the central theme of this book is to explore these ways and to probe beneath the surface level of institutions and specific programs.

First published in 1981, this book provides an in-depth study of how old age was experienced in contemporary Australian society at the time. It was the first major piece of original research on aging to be published in Australia and in several important senses represented a clear departure from the mainstream of Australian gerontology.

This book explores the history and impact of an importantNew Deal program that improved living conditions across Puerto Rico in the wakeof destructive hurricanes and the Great Depression, while at the same timeresulting in a strengthened colonial relationship between the island and theUnited States.

Over the past decades 'photovoice' has emerged as a participatory and creative research method where participants capture and discuss their reality through photographs. This unprecedented 'how-to' book takes novice and experienced researchers through the practicalities and ethics of applying this approach.

No other investigation across his entire FBI career would ever match the level of intensity, excitement, suspense, and drama of operation "Paesan Blues"--this book is the inside look at that undercover investigation centered on an Italian mafioso and his associates in Miami and Italy.

Like sharks to blood in the water, the mob arrived in Hollywood greedy and ready to tear away huge chunks of cash. Opportunistic mobsters saw labor unions as the means for muscling into the movie industry and extorting millions of dollars from studio bosses.