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Aging and the Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology provides a comprehensive exploration of aging through an interdisciplinary lens, examining core issues in social gerontology. Organized into five parts, the text covers key areas includ… Read More
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Part One Defining the Field

Chapter 1 The Field of Social Gerontology

Chapter 2 Life Course Transitions

Chapter 3 Theories of Aging

Chapter 4 Demography of Aging

Part Two Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging

Chapter 5 Old Age and the Welfare State

Chapter 6 Biological Perspectives on Aging

Chapter 7 Psychological Perspectives on Aging

Part Three Social Aspects of Aging

Chapter 8 Family Relationships and Social Support Systems

Chapter 9 Living Arrangements

Chapter 10 Work and Retirement

Part Four Health Aspects of Later Life

Chapter 11 Health and Health Care

Chapter 12 Caring for the Frail Elderly

Chapter 13 Dying, Death, and Bereavement

Part Five Aging and Society

Chapter 14 The Economics of Aging

Chapter 15 Poverty and Inequality

Chapter 16 The Politics of Aging

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Author Index

Subject Index

Aging and the Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology provides a comprehensive exploration of aging through an interdisciplinary lens, examining core issues in social gerontology. Organized into five parts, the text covers key areas including the theoretical foundations of aging; the social, health, and economic aspects of later life; and societal perspectives on aging. It includes distinctive chapters on life course transitions, caregiving, and the welfare state, offering in-depth insights into the cumulative experiences that shape aging, the challenges and rewards of caregiving, and the complex network of social programs supporting older adults. With its clear structure and engaging content, Aging and the Life Course is an invaluable resource for students, helping them understand the multifaceted nature of aging and the social policies that impact older adults.

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