The introductory chapter discusses key theoretical concepts upon which the book develops, such as the meaning of integration and inclusion, broadly understood but also with reference to the labour market and to the wider social context. Hence it reflects on how different labour outcomes affect empowerment and participation as key aspects of newcomers’ integration. It also introduces the reader to the multilevel (local–national–European) and multidimensional (micro–meso–macro) framework of the study underpinning the book, as well as to its large quantitative and qualitative empirical basis. The introduction also discusses ethical aspects which pertain to research with vulnerable individuals. Finally, the layout of the book is presented and explained.
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students work with policy and practice partners to better understand contemporary issues and knowledge needs, such as those of city planners and organisers seeking to address ‘micro-barriers’ to basic streetscape accessibility by older adults. Moreover, AgeLab builds relationships with leading automobile manufacturers to co-create guidance, products, and tools that can be incorporated into existing manufacturing processes to improve the ability of older drivers to continue operating vehicles (for example, advanced voice recognition technologies). Given AgeLab
