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It is not news that each of us grows old. What is relatively new, however, is that the average age of the American population is increasing. More and better information is required to assess, plan for, and meet the needs of a graying population. "The Aging Population in the Twenty-First Century" examines social, economic, and demographic changes among the aged, as well as many health-related topics: health promotion and disease prevention; quality of life; health care system financing and use; and the quality of care - especially long-term care. Recommendations for increasing and improving the data available - as well as for ensuring timely access to them - are also included. ... Read more

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Betty Nickerson, writer, sociologist, curator and TV producer - now in her mid-seventies - knows that when it comes to aging, you just can't believe anyone under 60.She has spent decades talking to ageful women at bus stops, checkout counters, doctor's offices, rallies, meetings and funerals.And she knows that her Age Mates are not little old ladies, but women with enormous energy to give to the future of the world.From Nickerson's formal and informal studies and her many workshops and presentations on aging comes Old and Smart - a recipe for aging freely and joyfully.The author explores the mystery of aging, past and present, and deals specifically with the interests, needs, and shared experiences of today's mature women. She speaks frankly about children, health, drugs, grief, memory loss, money, spirtuality, sex and much more. Many personal stories are also woven in, and there are special sections like "House Rules for Husbands" and "100 Things to Do That Don't Cost Money."Old and Smart is a much needed examination of aging in our culture. Contrary to our accepted myths and suppositions, Nickerson turns aging into an adventure filled with possibilities - a state of being to be accepted, not denied. ... Read more

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Focusing on demographic data from the United States, nine industrial democracies, China, and India, The Sociology of Aging: An International Perspective explores and compares existing and emerging policies that impact the elderly around the world. Throughout the analysis, core sociological issues are examined, including family relationships, living arrangements, health, politics, and economic well-being.The text's international perspective locates the aging process and its consequences within the globalization of everyday life and its economic and political realities. As a result, comparisons between countries offer readers insight into how well different economic, political, and health systems address demographic changes.A wealth of pedagogical features are presented, including chapter-ending glossaries, national and international websites, and a series of review questions that allows readers to test their knowledge. The final chapter offers a country-specific analysis of the future of aging. ... Read more

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This volume is an important investigation of the social characteristic of inheritance in America. It is one of the first studies to apply sociological theory and multivariate analysis to geriatric lifestyles and testamentary behavior. ... Read more

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This nineteenth edition of ANNUAL EDITIONS: AGING 06/07 provides convenient, inexpensive access to current articles selected from the best of the public press. Organizational features include: an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites; an annotated table of contents; a topic guide; a general introduction; brief overviews for each section; a topical index; and an instructor’s resource guide with testing materials. USING ANNUAL EDITIONS IN THE CLASSROOM is offered as a practical guide for instructors. ANNUAL EDITIONS titles are supported by our student website, www.mhcls.com/online ... Read more

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Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst. Text provides practical instruction for integrating aging and adult development topics into core courses, such as abnormal psychology, gender and industrial/organizational psychology. Written for instructors in the psychology field. Softcover. ... Read more

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To commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the American Sociological Association’s Section on Aging and the Life Course, Settersten and Angel have assembled this rich and authoritative guide to the field.

The Handbook of Sociology of Aging contains 45 far-reaching chapters, authored by nearly 80 of the most renowned experts, each offering a 30-year retrospective on the most pressing topics related to aging today. With its recurring attention to the social forces that shape human aging, and the social consequences and policy implications of it, the contents will be of interest to anyone who cares about what aging means for individuals, families, and societies.

The chapters of the Handbook of Sociology of Aging stand as a testament to the field’s extraordinary breadth and depth. Until now, the field has not been represented in a single volume. Its contributions address topics that range foundational matters, such as classic and contemporary theories and methods, to topics of longstanding and emergent interest, such as social diversity and inequalities, social relationships, social institutions, economies and governments, social vulnerabilities, public health, and care arrangements. The volume closes with a set of personal essays written by a group of senior scholars who share their experiences and hopes, followed by an essay by the editors that provides a roadmap for the decade ahead.

The Handbook of Sociology of Aging showcases the very best that sociology has to offer the study of human aging, and it will be of tremendous use to researchers, teachers, and policy makers alike.

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This is the third volume in the six-volume collection Disciplinary Approaches towards Aging. This set systematically presents the most recognized and informative scholarship from the range of disciplines currently exploring the effects of aging. This multi-disciplinary approach offers each field a representative sample of its own scholarship and allows students and scholars a one-stop approach for the scholarship in other fields that flow into their own. This collection provides a rounded, comprehensive collection of articles on the challenges of aging that has a wide appeal. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2005. The length of the article is 736 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: David A. Wise (Ed.), Perspectives on the Economics of Aging.(Book Review)
Author: Martin B. Tracy
Publication: Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 32Issue: 4Page: 169(3)

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A discussion of aging under 10 chapter headings: Aging As a Modern Social Achievement (Clark Tibbits), Aging in Pre-Industrial Cultures (Leo W. Simmons), The Human Machine at Middle Life (Wilma Donahue), Middle Age--The New Prime of Life? (Robert J. Havinhurst), New Family Roles in Middle Life (Evelyn Millis), Curiosity, Creativeness, Comprehension (C. Hartley Grattan), The Challenge of Citizenship (Reed Harris), Participation Through Organization (Ernest W. Burgess), Creating a Climate for the Middle Years (Clark Tibbitts), The Question of Retirement (John Walker Powell). Each chapter is a collection of readings from literature including sources such as Shakespeare, Horace, David Sarnoff, Edward Stieglitz, Einstein, Aristotle, Plato, Cicero, Kipling, Robert Louis Stevenson, D.H. Lawrence, Felix Mendelssohn, and many others. 10-page bibliography, 6-page index. Pages: xxviii+418; 9" x 6" ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, published by Western Michigan University, School of Social Work on March 1, 2005. The length of the article is 3551 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The peculiarities of men aging: a collection of anecdotes.
Author: Robert Blundo
Publication: Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2005
Publisher: Western Michigan University, School of Social Work
Volume: 32Issue: 1Page: 61(10)

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