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Aging, the Individual, and Society – 7th Edition
Thursday, February 4th, 2010Ethics in an Aging Society
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
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Recent years have seen a growing interest in the questions of ethics and aging. Advances in medical technology have created dilemmas for physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals over such questions as the allocation of resources and a patient's "right to die." At the same time, the aging of the American population raises concerns abo[Read More]
Aging Public Policy: Bonding the Generations (Society and Aging Series)
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010Overall Rating:
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"Aging Public Policy: Bonding the Generations" is presented in three parts. Part One describes the policy process as a response to human needs through the laws of our country. Part Two explores the national policy development on behalf of older persons. Part Three describes the major public policies on behalf of the elderly that include Social Secu[Read More]
Policies for an Aging Society
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010Overall Rating:
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One in eight Americans today is over the age of 65, and the proportion will increase dramatically in the future. The aging of the population has begun to drive tax and budget decisions and the federal policy agenda, as policy makers and voters look ahead to enormous demands on the health and income security programs. Indeed, it is projected that Me[Read More]
Aging in a Changing Society
Monday, February 1st, 2010Overall Rating:
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(Brunner/Mazel) Univ. of Nebraska, Omaha. This text discusses practical and ethical issues in the field of gerontology. Provides references, illustrations boxes, discussion questions, resources, and a glossary of terms. Designed for undergraduate and graduate gerontology students. Previous edition not cited. Softcover.
The Self and Society in Aging Processes
Monday, February 1st, 2010Overall Rating:
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How are individual experiences of aging linked with surrounding societal factors? Drs. Ryff and Marshall bridge scientific disciplines to address this question and bring together leading figures in social gerontology, psychology, and sociology to present theoretical and empirical advances to link micro-macro aspects of aging. It is must reading for[Read More]