CiNii 図書 - Aging : concepts and controversies

Since its initial publication in 1994, Moody's text has been hailed as a creative innovation in the teaching of aging courses and modules. This is not simply a boring condensation of research literature. Instead, this text presents current research in an innovative and unique format, which interests students and encourages them to become involved and take an informed stand on the major aging issues that we as a society face. Leading author and active leader in gerontology, Rick Moody, provides both thorough explanation of the issues in the 'Concepts' sections, as well as current research in the 'Controversy' sections. The book shows the close link between concepts and controversies in the broad areas of aging: health care, socioeconomic trends, and the life course. 'Focus on Practice' and 'Focus on the Future' inserts engage student interest and help them to apply their knowledge.

Preface Prologue About the Authors Basic Concepts I. A Life Course Perspective on Aging Controversy 1. Does Old Age Have Meaning? Controversy 2. Why Do Our Bodies Grow Old? Controversy 3. Does Intellectual Functioning Decline With Age? Basic Concepts II. Aging, Health Care, and Society Controversy 4. Should We Ration Health Care for Older People? Controversy 5. Should Families Provide for Their Own? Controversy 6. Should Older People Be Protected From Bad Choices? Controversy 7. Should People Have the Choice to End Their Lives? Basic Concepts III. Social and Economic Outlook for an Aging Society Controversy 8. Should Age or Need Be the Basis for Entitlement? Controversy 9. What Is the Future for Social Security? Controversy 10. Is Retirement Obsolete? Controversy 11. Aging Boomers: Boom or Bust? Controversy 12. The New Aging Marketplace: Hope or Hype? Appendix. How to Research a Term Paper in Gerontology Bibliography Photo Credits Glossary/Index

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