Later Life: The Realities of AgingOverviews the field and discusses trends in gerontology from a social science perspective, for students in the helping professions. Sections on theoretical perspectives on aging; the individual and the social system; adjustment patterns; and societal issues cover psychological changes in later life, aging minority group members, attitudes toward death, the economics of aging, and service delivery systems. Includes chapter conclusions. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON AGING | 23 |
Activity Theory | 30 |
Age Stratification Theory | 36 |
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