1st Edition

Women and Aging Transcending the Myths

By Linda R. Gannon Copyright 1999
240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge

Aging in women has traditionally been defined by the menopause, however it is often social and economic changes which are more important to women. In Aging in Women Linda Gannon redresses the balance. From a feminist perspective, she critically reviews current research and provides a more comprehensive analysis of the psychological effects of life-span changes for older women. Some of the topics... Read more
Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Psychological Well-Being; Chapter 3 Physical Well-Being; Chapter 4 Menopause; Chapter 5 Sexuality; Chapter 6 Cardiovascular Health; Chapter 7 Osteoporosis; Chapter 8 Concluding Remarks;

Biography

Gannon, Linda R.