TY - BOOK AU - Harris,Diana K. TI - The sociology of aging SN - 9780742545588 (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - HQ1064.U5 H27 2007 U1 - 305.260973 22 PY - 2007/// CY - Lanham PB - Rowman & Littlefield KW - Gerontology KW - United States KW - Older people N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-284) and index; TOC; 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; Sociology; Sociology UR - http://www.worldcat.org/title/sociology-of-aging/oclc/711875714&referer=brief_results ER -