| Growing Old in America: New Perspectives on Old Age Contributor(s): Hess, Beth B. (Editor), Markson, Elizabeth W. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0887388469 ISBN-13: 9780887388460 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $58.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1990 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Gerontology - Social Science | Social Work - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 305.260 |
| LCCN: 89020665 |
| Physical Information: 633 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Modern industrial societies are characterized by long-term declines in fertility and steady increases in life expectancy. Together, these trends result in an aging population. The United States is no exception; since 1969 the median age has risen from 29.4 to a projected 36.4 in the year 2000. This fourth edition of the standard reader on the sociology of aging has been completely revised, with 90 percent new material, to reflect new information and new issues in this rapidly developing field. Students and practicing professionals will find it a lively, accessible overview. |
Contributor Bio(s): Markson, Elizabeth W.: - Elizabeth W. Markson is director of research, Boston University Gerontology Center. Hess, Beth: -Beth B. Hess is professor of political science at the County College of Morris, in Randolph, New Jersey. She is author of numerous books on aging and social gerontology. |
