Women As They Age
Contributors: J. Dianne Garner (Editor); Susan O. Mercer (Editor)
Edition: 2nd edition
Publisher: Haworth Press; Routledge
Published: February 15, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780789011268
Subjects: Medicine: General Issues; Sociology; Older women; Social Science; United States; General; Women's Studies - General; Gerontology; Services for
First sentence: Significant research has occurred in the area of aging women in the eleven years since the publication of the first edition of Women As They Age.
Description: "Women As They Age, Second Edition explores state-of-the-art and developmental perspectives across the professions of sociology, psychology, social work, and nursing. You'll also find a close examination of the unique issues facing older women - including public policy, employment discrimination, and social program adequacy and equity; the relationship of older women to family; sexuality and intimacy; and special concerns of minority women.

This volume includes a resource guide that explores the services available to older women. While addressing the troublesome situations of older women worldwide, Women As They Age, Second Edition also celebrates their triumphs, accomplishments, and contributions."--BOOK JACKET.