Aging in America

"Aging in America provides an excellent introduction to the sociology and demography of aging, an area whose importance has been growing for decades but only recently has captured the attention of both academics and policy makers."—Joan R. Kahn, Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park

"Deborah Carr provides a timely update on the national portrait of older adults in the United States and concisely debunks many misconceptions about old age. This book demonstrates how a scholar's work can significantly move the field forward."—I-Fen Lin, Professor of Sociology, Bowling Green State University

Sommario

Contents

List of Illustrations 
Acknowledgments 

Introduction: Aging in America 
1. Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Aging 
2. Who Are Older Adults Today?: A Contemporary Snapshot 
3. Family and Social Relationships 
4. Health and Well-Being
5. Aging Policy Issues: Domestic and International Perspectives 
Conclusion 

Notes 
References 
Index 

Info autore

Deborah Carr is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Innovation in Social Science at Boston University. She is the author of several books, including the award-winning Golden Years? Social Inequality in Later Life. Her research on aging has been featured in the New York Times, ABC World News, the Wall Street Journal, and other media.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Deborah Carr, Carr Deborah
• Editore: University Of California Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 14.02.2023
• EAN: 9780520301283
• ISBN: 978-0-520-30128-3
• Pagine: 232
• Serie: Sociology in the Twenty-First Century
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Teorie sociologiche; Sociology, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Demography, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gerontology, SELF-HELP / Aging, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Adulthood & Aging, Psychology of ageing, Sociology: family & relationships, Family & relationships, Child & developmental psychology, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Age groups: the elderly, Age groups: adults, Relationships and families: advice and issues, Sociology: family and relationships, Population & demography, Population and Demography, Coping with old age, Coping with / advice about ageing, Relationships and families: advice, topics and issues