The Aging - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0822935007 ISBN 13: 9780822935001

Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of federal programs for the aging, and their origins. Landmark federal legislation affecting the aging was enacted in the 1930s, and the intervening decades have witnesses a dramatic increase in the number and scope of programs. But far from constituting a cohesive national policy for the elderly, the many programs reflect the particular political and social conditions surrounding their origin and implementation. The multiplicity and complexity of resources and services available make achieving even a reasonable grasp of this field extremely difficult. This study offers a coherent and readable summary of this important area of federal legislation.

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Review

Clearly written, The Aging would be excellent for introductory courses on social policy and aging and more general courses in gerontology. Contemporary Sociology"

About the Author

Bennett M. Rich was president emeritus of Waynesburg College.Martha Baum was professor of social work at the University of Pittsburgh.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0822935007
• ISBN 13: 9780822935001
• Binding: Hardcover