{"title":"Julia Velten","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Velten\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the complexities of ageing, blending interdisciplinary research with compelling narrative. Her work delves into the diverse experiences and cultural representations of ageing, challenging common perceptions and opening new avenues for understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e will find her books thought-provoking and informative, perfect for those seeking a deeper, nuanced perspective on the changing nature of how we grow older in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"extraordinary-forms-of-aging-by-julia-velten-9783837662771","title":"Extraordinary Forms of Aging","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile aging and the life-course appear to be normalised processes, the complex construction of age at the intersection of biology, society, and culture remains opaque. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of age(ing) by exploring its construction through the analysis of extraordinary cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on life narratives of centenarians and children with progeria, Julia Velten analyses the way in which these people experience age(ing) and shows how these experiences can contribute to our understanding of age. Situated at the intersection of aging studies and medical humanities, the study explores what extraordinary age(ing) can tell us about aging processes in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470577778924,"sku":"9783837662771","price":104.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783837662771-extraordinary-forms-of-aging.jpg?v=1775221939"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julia-velten.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}