Capitalism and the construction of old age / Chris Phillipson.

London : Macmillan, 1982.

xiv, 188 pages ; 23 cm.

Bibliography: p. [172]-183.

Includes index.

Introduction: capitalism and the elderly -- The social context of ageing and retirement -- The emergence of retirement -- Men in retirement and old age -- Women in retirement and old age -- State legislation and the elderly -- Care and control of the elderly -- Political struggle and organisation -- Capitalism, socialism and the construction of old age.