Throughout history, every culture has had its own ideas on what growing up and growing old means, with variations between chronological, biological and social a

Throughout history, every culture has had its own ideas on what growing up and growing old means, this volume highlights the role of age in determining behaviou

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Describes daily life in ancient Rome, discussing family life, entertainment, schools, religion, and other aspects.

"Noting that privileges granted to the aged generally took the form of exemptions from duties rather than positive benefits, Tim Parkin argues that the elderly