Lockdown Life
The Pandemic Experience for Older Diarists
$52.25
- Paperback
258 pages
- Release Date
26 April 2026
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic took many by surprise when it arrived in Britain in early 2020. Daily lives changed dramatically from March with the introduction of unprecedented restrictions and lockdowns. How did people react?
This book draws on the diaries of 68 men and women aged 70 and above, capturing their thoughts and experiences over the following months. Although these older diarists considered themselves among the more fortunate at the time, their entries reveal both highs and lows. …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781447372530 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1447372530 |
| Author: | Nicola Madge |
| Publisher: | Bristol University Press |
| Imprint: | Policy Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 258 |
| Release Date: | 26 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 406g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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“Through contemporary diaries, this book gives a vivid account of the receiving end of UK COVID-19 pandemic management, and the contributors’ strategies for surviving its social, emotional and psychological absurdities.” Robert Dingwall, Emeritus Professor, Nottingham Trent University
About The Author
Nicola Madge
Nicola Madge is Honorary Professor at Kingston University London and a psychologist and social scientist. She has written widely on topics including education, social disadvantage, health, young people and religious identity, and the lives of older people.
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