{"product_id":"social-spaces-for-older-queer-adults-a-guide-for-social-work-educators-students-and-practitioners-9781915734051","title":"Social Spaces for Older Queer Adults: A Guide for Social Work Educators, Students, and Practitioners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do older queer adults navigate space, community, and social environments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocussing on the lived experiences of a group of queer adults, often ignored by social policy, community planning, and aged care services, \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Betts\u003c\/strong\u003e aims to provide social workers with the tools necessary to support their wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSocial Spaces for Older Queer Adults\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e compares historical reflections and contemporary experiences. It considers the political and legislative developments in Aotearoa New Zealand regarding sexual and gender diversity, and the influence this has had on the personal wellbeing and sense of community for older queer adults. This book also examines the label of the 'queer unwanted', the notion of queer ageing, and the concerns and preparation needed to support the community in these contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential reading for providing insight on how to adapt practice to support older queer adults, this book is ideal for practitioners and students of social work and human development, LGBT+ Studies, Psychology, Gender Studies, Community Development Studies, and Gerontology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Betts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lived Places Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/29\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 206\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781915734051\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBetts, David:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - David Betts is a Lecturer in the Social Work program in the School of Humanities, Creative Industries, and Social Sciences at the University of Newcastle, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lived Places Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43245462618227,"sku":"9.78192E+12","price":36.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_99b74717-2c97-49d0-b86f-98aa63c6d08e.jpg?v=1754402000","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/social-spaces-for-older-queer-adults-a-guide-for-social-work-educators-students-and-practitioners-9781915734051","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}