Professor of Humanistic Gerontology, at the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Jan Baars is the author or many publications on aging, ranging from conceptual analysis to polemic criticism and more reflective existential perspectives. He has given Master classes at universities in Europe, the United States, New Zealand, South Africa and India. Continue reading →
Books
Aging and the Art of Living
Reviews
- The Gerontologist Tom Cole, University of Texas
- Ageing & Society Ricca Edmonson, National University of Ireland
- Canadian Journal on Aging Debra Sheets, University of Victoria
- Educational Gerontology Michael Brady, University of Southern Maine
- Aging Horizons Ruth Dempsey
- Biz India Online News Nano Khilnani
- The American Journal of Bioethics Lantz Fleming Miller, City University New York
- CHOICE Renee Shield, Brown University
- Trouw Peter Henk Steenhuis
- Tijdschrift voor Filosofie Martine Berenpas
Ageing, Meaning and Social Structure
Connecting critical and humanistic gerontology
Reviews
- Ageing & Society Marvin Formosa, University of Malta
- HelpAge India Mala Kapur Shankardass, University of Delhi
- Canadian Journal on Aging Susan Braedley, Carleton University
Aging and Time
Multidisciplinary Perspectives
Reviews
- The Gerontologist Scott Bass, University of Maryland
- Ageing & Society Christine L. Fry, Loyola University
- Educational Gerontology Thomas O. Blank, University of Connecticut
- Australasian Journal on Ageing llonka Guse, University of Ballarat
- Journal of Communication Howard Giles, University of California
Aging, Globalization and Inequality
The New Critical Gerontology
Reviews
- The Gerontologist Scott Bass, University of Maryland
- Aging & Society Gail Wilson, London School of Economics
- Contemporary Sociology Sara Arber, University of Surrey
- Journal of Social Policy Graeme Simpson, University of Wolverhampton
- HelpAge India Mala Kapur Shankardass, University of Delhi
- National Taiwan University Library David O. Staats, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Het nieuwe ouder worden
Paradoxen en perspectieven van leven in de tijd
Reviews
- Filosofie & Praktijk Doortje Kal
- De Humanist
- De Bouguiniste Micheline Baetens
De kunst van het ouder worden
De grote filosofen over ouderdom
Reviews
- Filosofie Magazine Lauranne Cox & Daan Roovers
- De Volkskrant Joep Dohmen
- Perspectief (PCOB)
- Villa VPRO Daan Roovers, Hasnae Bouazza en Peter de Bruijn
- Het Financieele Dagblad Michiel Goudswaard
- Het Belang van Limburg
- Edmund Husserl-Stichting