One of the most important elements in present-day concern for the future of America is surely the welfare of the adolescent; in the hands of the teenagers of today lies the future of our country, in the home, in the armed services, in industry, business, education, and the Church. The Fordham Institute in Pastoral Psychology in 1961 addressed itself to the study of all facets of the life of the adolescent, bringing to bear all the resources of psychology, psychiatry, sociology, religion, social work, vocational guidance, law enforcement, and, perhaps most important of all, the human sympathy...

The perennial problem of aging has come into even sharper national focus in recent years, with the percentage of our population aged 65 and over having more than doubled in this century, thus far, while the number has increased more than sixfold. These facts are basic; but their implications are manifold, presenting challenges for both the aging individual and for society-at-large. Number Eight in the Pastoral Psychology Series, this volume points up some of these challenges, and in addition, provides useful and productive responses. Reflecting attention to topics of an immediately current...

A glance at the table of contents reveals that the material presented in this volume is divided into eight sections. Section I seeks to provide some background on the value of human life as seen in the light of religion and temporary experience. Sections II and III are devoted to the beginning of the life cycle, Section II addressing population problems and Section III eugenic problems. Sections IV and V are devoted to the middle of the life span, Section IV considering legitimate expectancies for human life, and Section V considering selected cases in which normal life expectancies are...