Social anthropologist Viggo Vestel´s doctoral thesis explores how cultural differences are handled and related to in social relations and life phase among youth in a multicultural suburb in the Grorud Valley, East side Oslo.
Svein Olav Daatland (NOVA) and Simon Biggs (Centre for Social gerontology, Keele University) have edited a new book that explores and addresses the stereotypes many people have towards ageing. According to the editors, to understand contemporary ageing it is necessary to recognise its diversity.
“Detour Ahead" is an autobiographical story by Susan P. Lingsom about becoming disabled as an adult. The book revolves around the narrator’s need to discover who and what she has become after a serious accident, around becoming visible again for herself and others.
A new NOVA report presents results from NOVA’s evaluation of the mentor function in the "Should-shouldn’t" study. This is a three-year, value-based project aiming to increase the competence of schools and kindergartens in working with the development of positive attitudes and values among children and youth.