Recognizing Older Individuals: An Essay on Critical Gerontology, Robin Hood, and the COVID-19 Crisis

Authors

  • Annette Leibing Faculté des Sciences Infirmières Université de Montréal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/aa.2020.315

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Author Biography

Annette Leibing, Faculté des Sciences Infirmières Université de Montréal

Professor in Medial Anthropology

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2020-12-14

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COVID-19 and Aging Bodies