Aging and Society: A Multidisciplinary Approach

We invite chapter proposals for “Aging and Society: A Multidisciplinary Approach,” a forthcoming volume in Edward Elgar Publishing’s Multidisciplinary Movements in Research series.

We welcome contributions that integrate insights from diverse disciplinary fields, including the social, health, and economic sciences, as well as the humanities, legal, and ethical studies. Submissions that present and create new connections between these areas are strongly encouraged. Of particular interest are works that incorporate critical theory, examine social and technological innovations, or offer global and comparative perspectives. The edited book aims to bring together cutting-edge studies that provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex challenges and opportunities associated with population aging, as well as their impact on social, political, and economic life in the years to come.

Submission deadline: 30 October 2025

Aims of the Volume:

• Advance scholarship that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries, moving beyond siloed research practices to answer the multidisciplinary needs of studies on aging populations and societies;
• Foster a holistic understanding of aging by synthesizing knowledge, social theory, and methodologies from diverse disciplinary fields, including the social, health, and economic sciences, as well as the humanities;
• Contribute to the development of more comprehensive and innovative policy solutions by presenting research with clear implications for public policies on aging and the welfare states;
• Catalyze novel theoretical perspectives and social innovations that address phenomena associated with population aging, such as ageism, diverse policy ideas and models of aging, and the development of the silver/longevity economy;
• Encourage critical interrogation of contemporary and future issues in aging, particularly inviting perspectives that examine the role of social structures, policy frameworks, and the potential for transformative social change in the context of sustainable development.