Aging, the Individual, and Society

Name: Aging, the Individual, and Society
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ISBN: 9780534598143

ISBN-10: 0534598145

ISBN-13: 9780534598143

Edition: 8th 2007

Authors: Susan M. Hillier, Georgia M. Barrow

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This accessible text brings a social problems approach to the interdisciplinary study of gerontology. Academic research is combined with an empathetic view of the lives of older people to involve students emotionally and intellectually.

Book details

List price: $174.95
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 9/28/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 480
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English

Susan Hillier is a former Coordinator of the Gerontology program at Sonoma State University. She holds a Ph.D in human development from the University of California, Davis.



Preface



Aging in America



Stereotypes and Images



Theories in Adult Development



Theories in Social Gerontology



Friends, Family, and Community



Intimacy and Sexuality



Physical Health and Well-Being



Work and Leisure



Finances and Lifestyles



Living Environments



Mental Health



The Oldest-Old and Caregiving



Special Problems



Women and Ethnic Groups



Death and Dying



Aging in Other Cultures



Senior Power


Politics, Policies, and Programs


Internet Information Resources


References


Photo Credits