Sociology of Aging (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780742545588)

This text provides a comprehensive overview of the sociology of aging, and remains the only book of its kind to approach aging from a purely sociological perspective. This new edition is completely updated throughout, with new chapters that discuss the now immanent retirement of the first of the baby boomers, the new form housing arrangements known as semi-independent or assisted living, elder abuse in nursing homes (and quality issues in nursing homes generally), and the long-term problems facing Medicare and Social Security.

Author: Diana Harris
ISBN-10: 074254558X
ISBN-13: 9780742545588
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 06/28/2007
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.80h x 6.90w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2007 pg. 150