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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 →

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Ageing in Society (3rd Ed.)

The Third Edition of this popular and widely-used text provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of ageing, exploring the key theories, concepts and methods which the behavioural and social sciences contribute to the subject. Continue reading →

Ouder worden, een verdiepende afronding

Bespreking van ‘Het nieuwe ouder worden’ in De Humanist: ‘Dit mooie en zeker vanuit humanistisch standpunt belangrijke boek biedt inzicht in de maatschappelijke gevolgen van het langer leven.’ Lees verder →