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Zusatztext "The book is timely and a valuable resource for anyone working in education! research or practice in the field of aging. The coverage of diversity includes excellent information about the primary diverse groups of U.S. society. An excellent resource to increase knowledge of diversity issues and enhance sensitivity in serving diverse consumers. It is useful as a text for researchers! educators! and practitioenrs in the field." - Jan Hodges! PhD.! CTRS! University of North Texas in Activities! Adaptation and Aging Informationen zum Autor Chandra M. Mehrotra, Ph.D. , is Professor of Psychology and Dean of Special Projects, College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Mehrotra is a fellow of the American Psychological Association's Division 2 (Teaching of Psychology) and Division 20 (Adult Development and Aging). He is also a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America. He serves on the editorial board of Educational Gerontology. Lisa Smith Wagner, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Psychology, University of San Francisco. Her teaching interests include course on stereotyping and prejudice, and aging. She is particularly interested in the process that occurs when people change group membership. She also conducts research examining the role of culture in stress and coping, communication, information access and health-related behaviors. Klappentext In a time of growing awareness of the diversity among elders! Mehrotra and Wagner provide an excitingly fresh perspective that helps readers develop a clearer understanding of gerontology that bridges the gap between students and service providers in the field. Zusammenfassung The second edition of Aging and Diversity informs gerontologists and students about the interplay between diversity and aging, and will be useful as a text in gerontology, adult development, gerontological nursing, social work, family studies, and health education courses. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction to the Second Edition. Aging and Diversity. Research Methods. Psychology and Aging. Health Beliefs! Behaviors! and Services. Inequalities in Health. Informal and Formal Care for Older Persons. Work! Retirement! and Leisure. Religious Affiliation and Spirituality. Death! Dying! and Bereavement. Epilogue. ...
