María Luisa Gómez Jiménez & Jonathan Parker 
Active Ageing 
Perspectives from Europe on a vaunted topic

Authors from across Europe consider the diverse theoretical and conceptual issues in understanding ageing in late modern society with an emphasis on active ageing. Integrated approaches are emphasised, without privilege one theoretical conception above others. The examples used will act as examples of positive contributions to ageing, even when physical and cognitive frailty looms large