Sociology of Aging

by Diana Harris

Overview

This text provides a comprehensive overview of the sociology of aging, and remains the only book of its kind to approach aging from a purely sociological perspective. This new edition is completely updated throughout, with new chapters that discuss the now immanent retirement of the first of the baby boomers, the new form housing arrangements known as semi-independent or assisted living, elder abuse in nursing homes (and quality issues in nursing homes generally), and the long-term problems facing Medicare and Social Security.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780742545588
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/28/2007
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	300
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.63(d)

About the Author

Diana Harris is professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Table of Contents

Part 1 I. The Scope of Aging
Chapter 2 1. The Field and Its Methods
Chapter 3 2. Population, Boomers, and Longevity
Part 4 II. The Individual and Society
Chapter 5 3. Age Norms and Age Statuses
Chapter 6 4. Cultural Values and Cultural Diversity
Chapter 7 5. Social, Biological, and Psychological Aspects of Aging
Chapter 8 6. Groups, Organizations, and Retirement Communities
Part 9 III. Social Inequality
Chapter 10 7. Stratification and Class
Chapter 11 8. The Minority Elderly
Part 12 IV. Social Institutions
Chapter 13 9. The Family and Education
Chapter 14 10. The Economy: Work and Retirement
Chapter 15 11. Politics, Aging, and Religion
Part 16 V. Issues of Aging
Chapter 17 12. Deviance
Chapter 18 13. Assisted Living and Nursing Homes
Chapter 19 14. Death and Dying
Chapter 20 15. Income and Health Security

Editorial Reviews

The Sociology of Aging...is written in a simpler style, especially appropriate for advanced placement courses in high school, community college courses, or those catering to entering college students.

Teaching Sociology

The Sociology of Aging...is written in a simpler style, especially appropriate for advanced placement courses in high school, community college courses, or those catering to entering college students.

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