Handbook of aging and the social sciences

Author(s)

• Binstock, Robert H.
• George, Linda K.
• Marshall, Victor W.
• O'Rand, Angela M.
• Schultz, James H.

Bibliographic Information

Handbook of aging and the social sciences

editors, Robert H. Binstock and Linda K. George ; associate editors, Victor W. Marshall, Angela M. O'Rand, and James H. Schultz

（The handbooks of aging / editor-in chief, James E. Birren）

Academic Press, c2001

5th ed

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographies and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The Fifth Edition of the Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences reflects the growth of ideas, information, and research literature in the social aspects of aging. Building upon the first four editions, the Handbook is substantially expanded with eleven new topics, including the demography of aging, the social psychology of health, social support, chronic care, and role transitions in aging. Fourteen additional chapters on the main avenues of research in social science and aging round out the volume. Intended for use by researchers, professional practitioners, and students in the field of aging, the Handbook is divided into four sections, covering theory and research methodology, aging and social structure, social factors and social institutions associated with aging, and social interventions. Suitable as both a textbook and a reference tool, the Handbook is a comprehensive source for information on aging and the social sciences.

Table of Contents

• G. O. Hagestad and D. Dannefer, Concepts and Theories of Aging: Beyond Microfication in Social Science Approaches. D. F. Alwin and R. T. Campbell, Quantitative Approaches: Longitudinal Methods in the Study of Human Development and Aging. B. Singer and C. Ryff, Person-Centered Methods for Understanding Aging:The Integration of Numbers and Narratives. M. Hayward and Z. Zhang, Demography of Aging: A Century of Global Change, 1950-2050
• W. Serow, Economic and Social Implications of Demographic Patterns. C. Longino, Geographical Distribution and Migration. C. Ikels and C. Beall, Age, Aging, and Anthropology. T. Hareven, Historical Perspectives on Aging and Family Relations. D. Williams and C. Wilson, Race, Ethnicity, and Aging. P. Moen, The Gendered Life Course. A. O'Rand, Stratification and the Life Course: The Forms of Life Course Capital and Their Interrelationships. L. George, The Social Psychology of Health. L. L. Pearlin, A. E. McLaughlin and M. F. Pioli, Caregiving by Adult Children: Involvement, Role Disruption, and Health. J. Henretta, Work and Retirement. N. Krause, Social Support. R. Giarrusso, V. L. Bengtson and J. B. Mabry, The Aging Self in Social Contexts. K. F. Ferraro, Aging and Role Transitions. R. H. Binstock and J. Quadagno, Aging and Politics. W. Crown, Economic Status of Older Persons. E. Kingson and J. Williamson, Economic Security Policies. J. Feder, H. Komisar and M. Niefeld, The Financing and Organization of Health Care. R. L. Kane and R. A. Kane, Emerging Issues in Chronic Care. G. Maddox, Housing and Living Arrangements: A Transactional Perspective. A. Wilkinson and J. Lynn, The End of Life. S. Cutler and J. Hendricks, Emerging Social Trends.

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Details

• NCID: BA53209753
• ISBN:
  • 0120991942
• LCCN: 00111075
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: San Diego
• Pages/Volumes: xxiii, 513 p.
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HQ1061
  • DC20 : 305.26
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Gerontology
  • LCSH : Aging -- Social aspects
  • LCSH : Life change events in old age
  • LCSH : Aged -- Care
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00618947