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Aging and the life course : an introduction to social gerontology / Jill Quadagno.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Boston : McGraw-Hill College, c2002.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xxvi, 543 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0072405538 (alk. paper)
ISSN:
  • 9780072405538
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HQ1061 .Q33
Contents:
Part 1. Defining the Field. 1. The Field of Social Gerontology. 2. Theories of Aging. 3. Demography of Aging. 4. Old Age and the Welfare State. Part 2. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging. 5. Historical Perspectives on Aging. 6. Biology of Aging. 7. Psychological Perspectives on Aging. Part 3. Changes in Social Roles and Relationships. 8. Adult Development and Life Course Transitions. 9. Social Support: Family, Friends, and Religion. 10. Intimacy and Sexuality in Later Life. 11. Work and Retirement. Part 4. Social Aspects of Individual Aging. 12. Health and Health Care. 13. Caring for the Frail Elderly. 14. Dying, Death and Bereavement. Part 5. Aging and Society. 15. Aging and Society. 16. Aging and Inequality. 17. The Politics of Aging. Careers Appendix Glossary. References. Web Directory. Acknowledgements. Photo Credits. Name Index. Subject Index.
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Includes bibliographical references and index

Part 1. Defining the Field.
1. The Field of Social Gerontology.
2. Theories of Aging.
3. Demography of Aging.
4. Old Age and the Welfare State.
Part 2. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging.
5. Historical Perspectives on Aging.
6. Biology of Aging.
7. Psychological Perspectives on Aging.
Part 3. Changes in Social Roles and Relationships.
8. Adult Development and Life Course Transitions.
9. Social Support: Family, Friends, and Religion.
10. Intimacy and Sexuality in Later Life.
11. Work and Retirement.
Part 4. Social Aspects of Individual Aging.
12. Health and Health Care.
13. Caring for the Frail Elderly.
14. Dying, Death and Bereavement.
Part 5. Aging and Society.
15. Aging and Society.
16. Aging and Inequality.
17. The Politics of Aging. Careers Appendix Glossary. References. Web Directory. Acknowledgements. Photo Credits. Name Index. Subject Index.

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