Social Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective - Hardcover

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Presents the diversity of the aging experience and the older population in an interdisciplinary manner. Reviews major demographic, historical, and cross-cultural changes and their implications for the field of social gerontology, then looks at biological, physiological, and psychological changes of aging, and social theories. A final section examines the larger context of social and health policies. Includes b&w photos and chapter summaries. This edition reflects new research in the field, and expands material on women and minorities. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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