Ways of Aging

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Synopsis

Written and edited by social gerontologists, and focusing on everyday experiences, these essays draw from original case studies to look at the diverse ways of growing and being older. Collects ten original essays on the aging experience, written by prominent social gerontologists. Highlights diverse ways of growing and being older. Offers detailed portraits of a broad range of experiences, including those of the homeless, the retirement community, sexual nonconformists, and the disabled. Addresses stereotypes of the aging process and provides diverse examples of individual experiences.

Book details

Author:
Jaber F. Gubrium, James A. Holstein
ISBN:
9780470755495
Related ISBNs:
9780470756157, 9780631230595, 9780631230588
Publisher:
Wiley
Pages:
240
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2019-12-29
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2008
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies