{"product_id":"gay-lesbian-bisexual-and-transgender-tarynn-m-witten-9781421403205","title":"Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging: Challenges in Research, Practice, and Policy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe graying of the U.S. population draws increasing focus to historically unattended segments of society, including sexual and gender minorities. In this first comprehensive volume to address the challenges of aging in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex populations, this text presents what is currently known about aging GLBT individuals and what services are needed to support them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe editors first provide an introductory overview comparing caregiving in GLBT and normative aging communities. In chapters devoted to the issues of each alternative sexuality and gender identity community, top experts in the field discuss biomedical, psychological, social\/sexual, spiritual, socioeconomic, and service topics related to that community's aging needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGLBT populations face unique challenges as they age. Despite the often severe difficulties they encounter, many live out their final years with the dignity and grace that all of us deserve. With a combination of the latest biological and social science research, moving case studies and first-person accounts, practical advice for health professionals, and research literature citations, this book represents a major step forward in addressing concerns of aging GLBT populations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntegrating research, practice, and policy, this text is for students and professionals in gerontology, medicine, social work, psychology, nursing, public health, and related fields who wish to learn more about the life experiences and concerns of sexual- and gender-minority-identified older patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tarynn M. Witten\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 142140320X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781421403205\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.80w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2012","brand":"Tarynn M. Witten","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47427536781567,"sku":"9781421403205","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_92415c84-b980-40cb-8b40-26dfb756ca31.jpg?v=1761580006","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gay-lesbian-bisexual-and-transgender-tarynn-m-witten-9781421403205","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}