208 Pages
by
Routledge
208 Pages
2 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
208 Pages
2 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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The demographic phenomena of increased life expectancy, increasing global population of older adults, and a larger number of older people as a proportion of the total population in nations throughout the world will affect our lives and the life of each person we know. The changes will result in challenges and benefits for societies and people of all ages. These events need to be understood,... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Development of Gerontology and Sociological Theories of Aging 3. Phenomenological Gerontology 4. Critical Gerontology 5. Feminist Gerontology 6. Life Course Gerontology 7. Gerotranscendence 8. Theory, Diversity, and Policy 9. Conclusion. Bibliography
Biography
Patricia Kolb is Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Lehman College, City University of New York.
