| Pastoral Responses to Older Adults and Their Families: An Annotated Bibliography Contributor(s): Simmons, Henry C. (Author), Pierce, Vivienne S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313280398 ISBN-13: 9780313280399 Publisher: Greenwood Press OUR PRICE: $64.30 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 1992 Annotation: This comprehensive bibliography lists more than 700 books, journal articles, and dissertations on religion and aging. While most of the items are scholarly studies, works of interest to the general reader are also included. Detailed annotations describe the contents of each entry. The bulk of the material is from the Jewish and Christian traditions; however, the bibliography also treats writings from other faiths. A lucid introductory essay overviews trends in religion and aging and summarizes the contents of the bibliography. Thorough author and subject indexes conclude the work and add to its value as an indispensable reference on religion and the elderly. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Bibliographies & Indexes - Social Science | Gerontology |
| Dewey: 016.259 |
| LCCN: 91043560 |
| Series: Bibliographies and Indexes in the Performing Arts |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.42" W x 9.62" (1.23 lbs) 218 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This comprehensive bibliography lists more than 700 books, journal articles and dissertations on religion and aging. While most of the items are scholarly studies, works of interest to the general reader are also included. Detailed annotations describe the contents of each entry. The bulk of the material is from Jewish and Christian traditions. However, the bibliography also includes resources from other faiths. The result is a fascinating chronicle of the interaction among the young and the old in diverse communities of faith and a clear indication of those areas that still require additional research. |