Gerontological Social Work in Small Towns and Rural Communities (Journal of Gerontological Social Work) (Journal of Gerontological Social Work)
Contributors: Sandra S. Butler (Editor); Lenard W. Kaye (Editor)
Publisher: Haworth Social Work
Published: May 30, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 360
ISBN-13: 9780789016928
Subjects: Care of the elderly; Social service, Rural; Services for; Social Science; United States; Sociology; Sociology - Rural; Social work with older people; Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare; Social Work; Rural elderly; Politics - Current Events
First sentence: SUMMARY. Premised on the argument that the vast majority of literature in gerontological practice continues to emphasize the challenges, problems, crises, and losses experienced by individuals as they age in urbanized settings, this chapter mounts the argument that the unique needs of elders in rural communities and the role of the social work profession in meeting these needs requires more complete examination.