num_pages: 542
description: Presents the diversity of the aging experience and the older population in an interdisciplinary manner. Reviews major demographic, historical, and cross-cultural changes and their implications for the field of social gerontology, then looks at biological, physiological, and psychological changes of aging, and social theories. A final section examines the larger context of social and health policies. Includes b&amp;w photos and chapter summaries. This edition reflects new research in the field, and expands material on women and minorities. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
language: English
title: Social Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective
titlecomplete: Social Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective
ratings_count: 77
publisher: Allyn & Bacon