Understanding Aging and Diversity: Theories and Concepts

ISBN-13: 9780415678810 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 208 str.

Patricia Kolb

Opis

This text presents theoretical perspectives from sociology that contribute to understanding the impact on individuals and societies of the increasingly larger and more diverse global population of older adults.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  2. Development of Gerontology and Sociological Theories of Aging  3. Phenomenological Gerontology  4. Critical Gerontology  5. Feminist Gerontology  6. Life Course Gerontology  7. Gerotranscendence  8. Theory, Diversity, and Policy  9. Conclusion.  Bibliography

O autorze

Patricia Kolb is Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Lehman College, City University of New York.