ISBN:
9780415678810
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (208 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Series Statement:
Routledge Advances in Sociology
Parallel Title:
Print version Understanding Aging and Diversity : Theories and Concepts
DDC:
305.26
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
The demographic phenomena of increased life expectancy, increasing global population of older adults, and a larger number of older people as a proportion of the total population in nations throughout the world will affect our lives and the life of each person we know. The changes will result in challenges and benefits for societies and people of all ages. These events need to be understood, explained, and their consequences addressed; sociological theories about aging are an essential part of this process.In Understanding Aging and Diversity: Theories and Concepts, Patricia Kolb presents impor
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Figures; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 Development of gerontology and sociological theories of aging; 3 Phenomenological gerontology; 4 Critical gerontology; 5 Feminist gerontology; 6 Life course gerontology; 7 Gerotranscendence; 8 Theory, diversity, and policy; 9 Conclusion: major themes; Bibliography; Index
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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