TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hooyman,Nancy R.
AU  - Kiyak,H.Asuman
TI  - Social gerontology: a multidisciplinary perspective 
SN  - 9780205806393 (pbk.) :
AV  - HQ1061 .H583 2010
U1  - 305.2 HOO 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Upper Saddle River, N.J., Harlow
PB  - Pearson Education
KW  - Gerontology
KW  - Aging
KW  - Older people
KW  - United States
KW  - Society
KW  - ukslc
KW  - Society & culture: general
KW  - thema
KW  - Age groups: adults
KW  - Age groups: the elderly
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Part one. The field of social gerontology -- 1.The growth of social gerontology -- 2.Aging in other countrties and across cultures in the United States -- Part two: The biological and physiological context of social aging -- 3.The social conequences of physical aging -- 4.Managing chronic diseases and promoting well-being in old age -- Part three.The psychologcial context of social aging -- 5.Cognitive changes with aging -- 6.Personality and mental health in old age -- 7.Love,intimacy, and sexuality in old age -- Part four.The social context of aging -- 8.Social theories of aging -- 9.The importance of social supports: family, friends, neighbours,a nd communities -- 10.Opportunities and challenges of informal caregiving -- 11.Living arrangements and social interactions -- 12.Productive aging: paid and nonpaid roles and activities -- 13.Death, dying, bereavement, and widowhood -- 14.The resilience of elders of color -- 15.The resilience of older women -- Part five.The societal context of aging -- 16.Social policies to address social problems -- 17.Health and long-term care policy and programs
N2  - This edition offers a comprehensive view that presents aging positively, portraying concepts of active aging and resiliency, and defining 'productive aging' by elaborating on the ways elders contribute to society and their families
ER  -