Aging as a Social Process: Canadian Perspectives 5e - Softcover

McPherson, Barry D.; Wister, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019542719X ISBN 13: 9780195427196

Publisher: OUP Canada, 2011

Synopsis

Aging as a Social Process is the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the topic on the topic in Canada. Employing a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, it explains why aging is not just a biological process but also a complex social one. Each chapter in the fifth edition has been rewritten and updated to include 2006 Census data. Aging as a Social Process is a synthesis and interpretation of social science research and census data concerning individual and population aging. Throughout, the emphasis is on identifying, describing, and explaining patterns, processes, and current issues associated with individual population aging, rather than on describing programs or providing prescriptions to assist older persons. This approach enables students and practitioners to acquire basic knowledge about older adults and to develop an understanding of aging processes that people may experience throughout the life course.

About this title

About the Author

Barry D. McPherson is a former Dean of Graduate Studies and Research at Wilfrid Laurier University. Andrew Wister is the Chair of the Department of Gerontology at Simon Fraser University.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Canada
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019542719X
• ISBN 13: 9780195427196
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 488