Synopsis
A celebration of retirement, this gift book looks at the changing lifestyles of the retired from the Middle Ages to the present, and what the world was like when the retired person first began work. A section examines the changes that have occurred in the workplace and a list details global and national events which took place during the working lifetime. The book also looks at how other cultures view retirement and a chapter by Dr David Haslam examines the emotional and physical changes that are often faced during this stage of life. Humour, information, quotes, statistics and details of famous "retirees" are also included.