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- Häftad (paperback)
- Språk: Engelska
- Antal sidor: 432
- Utg.datum: 2005-12-01
- Upplaga: 6
- Förlag: Pearson
- Illustrationer: illustrations
- Dimensioner: 235 x 180 x 21 mm
- Vikt: 700 g
- Antal komponenter: 1
- ISBN: 9780131951587
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Innehållsförteckning
CHAPTER ONE
Emergence and Scope of Gerontology
The Advent of Gerontology 1
Demographic Trends 3
Conclusion 17
Key Terms 19
Notes 19
References 19
CHAPTER TWO
Problems, Public Perception, and Stereotypes of Older Americans
The Problems of Aging 22
Public Perceptions of Older Persons 27
Misconceptions 31
Conclusion 34
Key Terms 34
Notes 35
References 35
CHAPTER THREE
Theoretical Perspectives on Aging
Theory and Research 37
Disengagement Theory 40
Activity Theory 43
Human Development Theories 45
Continuity Theory 49
Age Stratification Theory 51
Older Americans as a Minority Group 52
Aging as an Exchange 53
The Symbolic Interaction Perspective 55
Labeling Theory 56
Evaluating Theories of Aging 59
Conclusion 60
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