9780826121721-0826121721-Aging, Society, and the Life Course, Fifth Edition

Aging, Society, and the Life Course, Fifth Edition

ISBN-13: 9780826121721
ISBN-10: 0826121721
Edition: 5
Author: Leslie A. Morgan
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Format: Paperback 416 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780826121721
ISBN-10: 0826121721
Edition: 5
Author: Leslie A. Morgan
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Format: Paperback 416 pages

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Aging, Society, and the Life Course, Fifth Edition (ISBN-13: 9780826121721 and ISBN-10: 0826121721), written by authors Leslie A. Morgan, was published by Springer Publishing Company in 2015. With an overall rating of 3.5 stars, it's a notable title among other Aging (Behavioral Sciences, Gerontology, Nursing, Gerontology, Social Sciences) books. You can easily purchase or rent Aging, Society, and the Life Course, Fifth Edition (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Aging books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.56.

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[This] book's unfading preoccupation with social context, social processes, and social structures distinguishes itself and greatly contributes to the discourse in gerontology.

--The Gerontologist

This classic text, now in its fifth edition, is distinguished by its emphasis on social context, social processes, and social structures as part of a broader understanding of the sociology of aging and the life course. Presenting an objective view of the realities of aging, both positive and negative, the book examines aging from micro/macro, personal, community, societal, and global perspectives. This fifth edition describes important changes in the field of social gerontology and the growth in such topics as diversity, global aging, and the life course. It addresses major shifts in public policy, social institutions, and aging-related programming initiatives. There is a strong focus on the changing landscape of aging, particularly in regard to social engagement, employment and lifelong learning, enhanced health and independence, and livable communities for people of all ages. Additionally, the book includes new information on the Affordable Care Act and end-of-life issues.

The text is uniquely organized, featuring theoretical discussions in each chapter and topical essays between chapters. Critical thinking and review questions foster an in-depth understanding of the material. Written in an engaging style, the text is for graduate and upper-level undergraduate students; it is also used effectively in introductory gerontology classes. In addition to an Instructor's Manual, the fifth edition now includes Power- Point slides.

NEW TO THE FIFTH EDITION:

  • Provides updated data on aging and baby boomers in the United States and worldwide
  • Presents expanded focus on baby boomers'; impact on the larger society
  • Discusses major public policy changes and innovative services and programs affecting older adults
  • Uses detailed examples to illustrate the challenges of sorting out age, period, and cohort effects in research on aging
  • Covers the Affordable Care Act and up-to-date information on Medicare
  • Features new information on end-of-life issues
  • Presents provocative essays on positive and contemporary issues not typically covered, including love, sex, creativity, media representations, LGBT aging, and crime
  • Focuses on enhanced health and independence and aging-in-place initiatives
  • Provides learning objectives in each chapter and web-based extracurricular activities
  • Includes PowerPoint slides in addition to an Instructor's Manual
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