num_pages: 408
description: In an attempt to understand the meaning of ageing and the treatment of the aged in different cultures, seven anthropologists have made studies of 10 communities on four continents - the results of which are presented in this book. The authors use both qualitative and statistical data to examine such issues health and well-being, perceptions of the life course, material resources, and functionality of elders. A unique resource, The Aging Experience provides a detailed comparative analysis of ageing worldwide.
language: English
title: The Aging Experience: Diversity and Commonality Across Cultures
titlecomplete: The Aging Experience: Diversity and Commonality Across Cultures
genres: Anthropology
ratings_count: 2
publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc