Posts Tagged ‘social’
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
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The aging of societies is a global phenomenon. In the United States alone, the life expectancy for both men and women will continue to increase over the next few decades and with that a population explosion of older adults. The dramatic increase in the number and diversity of older adults elevates the visibility of gerontological matters. As a resu
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
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Elizabeth W. Markson and Lisa A. Hollis-Sawyer's interdisciplinary, student-accessible anthology explores the diversity of experiences in aging--integrating ethnic, gender, economic status, sexual orientation, and historical variations throughout the book.Intersections of Aging provides students with compellingly written and challenging articles th
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
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The Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences, Sixth Edition provides a comprehensive summary and evaluation of recent research on the social aspects of aging. The 25 chapters are divided into four sections discussing Aging and Time, Aging and Social Structure, Social Factors and Social Institutions, and Aging and Society. Within this context, agi
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
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Aging as a Social Process is the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of 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
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Monday, February 1st, 2010
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Authors Tice and Perkins present a strengths model for addressing the mental health issues of the elderly (such as depression and anxiety) and use real-life examples to show readers how this model can be put to work in the community with no more money or resources than ordinarily encountered.
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