The sociology of aging /
Harris, Diana K.
The sociology of aging / Diana K. Harris. - 3rd ed. - Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, c2007. - viii, 292 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-284) and index.
The field and its methods -- Population, boomers, and longevity -- Age norms and age statuses -- Cultural values and cultural diversity -- Social, bological, and psychological aspects of aging -- Social groups, organizations, and retirement communities -- Social stratification and class -- The minority elderly -- The family and education -- The economy : work and retirement -- Politics and religion -- Deviance -- Assisted living, nursing homes, and health -- Death and dying -- Income and health security. TOC
9780742545588 (pbk. : alk. paper) 074254558X (pbk. : alk. paper)
2006037987
Gerontology--United States.
Older people--United States.
HQ1064.U5 / H27 2007
305.260973 / HAC 2007
The sociology of aging / Diana K. Harris. - 3rd ed. - Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, c2007. - viii, 292 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-284) and index.
The field and its methods -- Population, boomers, and longevity -- Age norms and age statuses -- Cultural values and cultural diversity -- Social, bological, and psychological aspects of aging -- Social groups, organizations, and retirement communities -- Social stratification and class -- The minority elderly -- The family and education -- The economy : work and retirement -- Politics and religion -- Deviance -- Assisted living, nursing homes, and health -- Death and dying -- Income and health security. TOC
9780742545588 (pbk. : alk. paper) 074254558X (pbk. : alk. paper)
2006037987
Gerontology--United States.
Older people--United States.
HQ1064.U5 / H27 2007
305.260973 / HAC 2007