Aging, the Individual, and Society - Softcover

Barrow, Georgia M.; Hillier, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495811661 ISBN 13: 9780495811664

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2010

Synopsis

In the coming years, understanding senior citizens will be more important than it's ever been. Are you ready? Aging, The Individual, And Society introduces you to gerontology in a compassionate way that helps you understand them and know how to work with them. It's balanced between academic and practical discussions, and packed with study tools. That way, you'll ace the class and be ready for the future!

About this title

Review:

Preface. 1. Aging in America. 2. Stereotypes and Images. 3. Theories in Adult Development. 4. Theories in Social Gerontology. 5. Friends, Family, and Community. 6. Intimacy and Sexuality. 7. Physical Health and Well-Being. 8. Work and Leisure. 9. Finances and Lifestyles. 10. Living Environments. 11. Mental Health. 12. The Oldest-Old and Caregiving. 13. Special Problems. 14. Ethnicity, Gender, and Culture. 15. Death and Dying. 16. Politics, Policies, and Programs.

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0495811661
• ISBN 13: 9780495811664
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 496