Social Trends (34th Edition)

This is the 34th edition of Social Trends - one of the flagship publications from National Statistics. Drawing together statistics from a wide range of government departments and other organisations it paints a picture of contemporary British Society. The titles 13 chapters cover many different aspects of society, from examining changes within the population, people’s health and the labour market to our lifestyle choices and looks at the varying experiences of different groups within society. This year Social Trends features an article by Professor Sara Arber and Dr Jay Ginn of the University of Surrey on ageing and gender. It looks at the implications of ageing for both men and women today, including living arrangements, income and poverty. This is an invaluable resource for all involved in social policy, marketing, advertising, research, journalism and teaching, as well as anyone interested in how we live.