826 Pages
149 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
826 Pages
149 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
826 Pages
149 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Issues in Aging combines social, psychological, biological, and philosophical perspectives to present a multifaceted picture of aging. Novak illustrates both the problems and the opportunities that accompany older age. This text helps students understand the tremendous variability in aging and introduces them to careers working with older adults.
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1 AGING TODAY
2 THEORIES AND METHODS
3 DEMOGRAPHY
4 PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
5 THE LIFE COURSE
6 RACE AND ETHNICITY
7 THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
8 FINANCES AND ECONOMICS
9 RETIREMENT AND WORK
10 HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION
11 LEISURE, RECREATION, AND EDUCATION
12 FAMILY LIFE
13 SOCIAL SUPPORT
14 DEATH AND DYING
15 POLITICS AND POLICIES
Biography
Mark Novak is Professor of Sociology at California State University Bakersfield
