Issues in Aging - Couverture souple

Novak, Mark

 
9780205831951: Issues in Aging
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0205831958 ISBN 13 : 9780205831951
Editeur : Routledge, 2011

Synopsis

Opportunities and Optimism in Aging

 

Issues in Aging, 3rd edition takes an optimistic view of aging and human potential in later life.

 

This book presents the most up-to-date facts on aging today, the issues raised by these facts, and the societal and individual responses that will create a successful old age for us all. 

 

Mark Novak presents the full picture of aging- exhibiting both the problems and the opportunities that accompany older age. The text illustrates how generations are dependent on one another and how social conditions affect both the individual and social institutions.

 

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:

  • Understand how large-scale social issues ― social attitudes, the study of aging, and demographic issues affect individuals and social institutions
  • Identify the political responses to aging and how individuals can create a better old age for themselves and the people they know
  • Separate the myths from the realities of aging
  • Recognize the human side of aging
  • Trace the transformation of pension plans, health, and opportunities for personal expression and social engagement to the new ecology of aging today

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À propos de l?auteur

Mark Novak is Dean and Associate Vice President of the Department of International and Extended Studies at San Jose State University. He has a taught a course in Aging and Society for over 20 years.

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Éditeur
Routledge
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0205831958
ISBN 13 
9780205831951
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
3
Nombre de pages
576
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1138467995 ISBN 13 :  9781138467996
Editeur : Routledge, 2017
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