Published by Pearson (October 3, 2013) © 2014

Nancy Hooyman | H. Kiyak
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    ISBN-13: 9781292053646R180

    Social Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective ,9th edition

    Language: English

    This best-selling, multidisciplinary, social aging text presents positive images of aging while considering the many factors that contribute to how aging individuals experiences life.

    Up-to-date and expanded, this text offers a comprehensive view that presents aging positively, portraying concepts of active aging and resiliency, and defining “productive aging” by elaborating on the numerous ways elders contribute to society and their families. Based on the latest research findings, it offers greater depth to critical issues of aging, attending to differences by age and cohort, gender, ethnic minority status, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

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    • Part I The Field of Social Gerontology
    • Chapter 1 The Growth of Social Gerontology
    • Chapter 2 Aging in Other Countries and across Cultures in the United States
    • Part II The Biological and Physiological Context of Social Aging
    • Chapter 3 The Social Consequences of Physical Aging
    • Chapter 4 Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well-Being in Old Age
    • Part III The Psychological Context of Social Aging
    • Chapter 5 Cognitive Changes with Aging
    • Chapter 6 Personality and Mental Health in Old Age
    • Chapter 7 Love, Intimacy, and Sexuality in Old Age
    • Part IV The Social Context of Aging
    • Chapter 8 Social Theories of Aging
    • Chapter 9 The Importance of Social Supports: Family, Friends, Neighbors, and Communities
    • Chapter 10 Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving
    • Chapter 11 Living Arrangements and Social Interactions
    • Chapter 12 Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities
    • Chapter 13 Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood
    • Chapter 14 The Resilience of Elders of Color
    • Chapter 15 The Resilience of Older Women
    • Part V The Societal Context of Aging
    • Chapter 16 Social Policies to Address Social Problems
    • Chapter 17 Health and Long-Term Care Policy and Programs