• Understanding risk and old age in western society

      Powell, Jason; Wahidin, Azrini; Zinn, Jens; University of Chester; Kent University; Kent University (Emerald, 2007-01-05)
      The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of “risk” in relation to old age. Part of this reflexive response to understanding risk and old age is the importance of recognising self‐subjective dimensions of trust, biographical knowledge and resources.