Encyclopedia of financial gerontology
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Encyclopedia of financial gerontology
Greenwood Press, 1996
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"Published under the auspices of the Institute for Socio-Financial Studies."
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This is a comprehensive encyclopedia covering the financial issues that are significant to older Americans. It has been written by experts in a range of specialties to provide inter-disciplinary information for use in academic, policy, and public information and library settings. A-to-Z arranged entries deal with gerontological and finance terms and concepts, policies and programmes, and needs and problems - from expenditures and financial planning to insurance and taxes; family, ethical, and legal issues; housing, health care, and old-age security questions and programmes; and much more. Each article features references to research, key bibliographies, sources for advice, and guides to further information. The encyclopedia is cross-referenced and fully indexed for easy use by lay persons, researchers, and professionals working with persons over 55 and their families. Teachers, students, practitioners, and general readers will find in this reference work useful.
Table of Contents
- The Dictionary
- Appendix A: Chronology of Legislation Since 1975
- Appendix B: Resources and Organizations
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