ISBN:
9780871540348
Language:
English
Pages:
xviii, 357 Seiten
,
Diagramme
Series Statement:
American Sociological Association's Rose series in sociology
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Carr, Deborah S., author Golden years?
DDC:
305.260973
Keywords:
Older people Social conditions
;
Aging
;
Equality
;
USA
;
Alter
;
Soziale Ungleichheit
;
Soziale Situation
;
Gesundheit
;
Alterssoziologie
Abstract:
Golden years: an introduction -- Older adults in the contemporary United States: a snapshot -- Life course perspectives on social inequalities in later life -- The fit and the frail: physical health among older adults -- The satisfied and sorrowful: the mental health of older adults -- The loved and the lonely: social relationships and isolation in later life -- The homefront: residential and community experiences of older adults -- Is death "the great equalizer"? Disparities in dying -- Future trends and policy considerations for the 21st century
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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