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Global Aging

Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course

By: Frank J. Whittington, PhD,Suzanne R. Kunkel, PhD,Kate de Medeiros, PhD

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Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course

By: Frank J. Whittington, PhD,Suzanne R. Kunkel, PhD,Kate de Medeiros, PhD

Praise for the first edition: “This book is exemplary in amassing demographic, policy, and sociopsychological data from around the world... The content of the book is rich with current information seldom accumulated into one sourceI recommend this volume to gerontologists, aging studies undergraduate and graduate students... demographers, and global studies scholars.” Dr. Carol A. Gosselink, PsycCritiques Written by leading scholars, this esteemed text on global aging is distinguished by its unique perspective on universal similarities and sociocultural differences across nations. Fully revised, updated, and reorganized, the second edition presents comprehensive coverage of major topics in social gerontology and expands its treatment of health behavior, health care, families, caregiving, older workers, and retirement. It delivers new information on living environments, religious beliefs and practices; environmental threats; cross-cultural views of dementia; ageism in advertising; age-friendly communities; global immigration and cultural assimilation, and end-of-life caregiving. The second edition also offers additional case studies, first-person narratives and focused essays to enhance core material and a greater number of non-Western contributors. The topical essays reflect changing mores and current issues affecting societies and the aging experience. Discussion questions conclude each chapter, and an Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint slides are available to instructors. Print version of the book includes free, searchable, digital access to entire contents. New to the Second Edition: Expanded content on health beliefs and health behavior, religious belief and practice, environmental threats, housing and living environments, physical security, consumer control of health care, family life, and more Additional topics on global immigration and cultural assimilation, age portrayals in advertising, voluntarism, and the use of social media in caregiving Abundant new and expanded essays New case studies and first-person narratives Many more non-Western contributors Key Features: Delivers comprehensive coverage of major topics in gerontology Uses a unique comparative, cross-national perspective Authored by world-renowned aging scholars Includes case studies/essays/personal narratives to enliven core information Provides the most comprehensive demographic data on aging around the world

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Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course

By: Frank J. Whittington, PhD,Suzanne R. Kunkel, PhD,Kate de Medeiros, PhD

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Narrative Gerontology in Research and Practice

By: Kate de Medeiros

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The Short Guide to Aging and Gerontology

By: de Medeiros, Kate

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As the field of aging and gerontology grows worldwide, this exciting guide introduces students to key issues and concepts. It covers topics related to the phenomena of advancing aging, including how older age has been defined historically, cultural myths related to advanced age, health and function in later life, how older age is financed throughout the world, and other key questions. Taking a multiple-perspective approach (including humanities, social and behavioral sciences and policy studies), the book's features include further reading for each chapter, a glossary of key terms, and tables that provide easy reference points.

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Narrative Gerontology in Research and Practice

By: Kate de Medeiros

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Global Aging

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Global Aging

Narrative Gerontology in Research and Practice

Narrative Gerontology in Research and Practice

The Short Guide to Aging and Gerontology

The Short Guide to Aging and Gerontology

Narrative Gerontology in Research and Practice

Narrative Gerontology in Research and Practice

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