Issues in Aging - Softcover

Novak, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205578691 ISBN 13: 9780205578696

Publisher: Pearson, 2008

Synopsis

Successful aging: How can we create a better old age both for ourselves and others?

 

Issues in Aging, 2nd edition takes an optimistic view of aging and human potential in later life; it presents the most up-to-date facts on aging today, the issues raised by these facts, and the societal and individual responses that will create a successful old age for us all. 

 

This text presents the full picture of aging- exhibiting both the problems and the opportunities and advantages that accompany older age. It aims to illustrate how generations are dependant on one another and how social conditions affect both the individual and social institutions.

About this title

About the Author

Mark Novak is Dean and Associate Vice President of the Department of International and Extended Studies at San Jose State University.  He has a taught a course in Aging and Society for over 20 years.

From the Back Cover

Issues in Aging, 2/E

Mark  Novak, San JoseState University

ISBN-10:      0205578691
ISBN-13: 9780205578696

 

Successful aging: How can we create a better old age both for ourselves and others?

 

Issues in Aging, Second Edition takes an optimistic view of aging and human potential in later life; it presents the most up-to-date facts on aging today, the issues raised by these facts, and the societal and individual responses that will create a successful old age for us all. 

 

This text presents the full picture of aging–exhibiting the problems as well as the opportunities and advantages that accompany older age. It aims to illustrate how generations are dependant on one another and how social conditions affect both the individual and social institutions.

 

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205578691
• ISBN 13: 9780205578696
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 504