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HANDBOOK OF AGING AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences

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Sixth Edition

Edited By
Robert Binstock, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.
Linda George, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Stephen Cutler
Jon Hendricks
James Schulz, The Policy Center on Aging, Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Description
The Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences, Sixth Edition provides a comprehensive summary and evaluation of recent research on the social aspects of aging. The 25 chapters are divided into four sections discussing Aging and Time, Aging and Social Structure, Social Factors and Social Institutions, and Aging and Society. Within this context, aging is examined from the perspectives of many disciplines and professions including anthropology, bioethics, demography, economics, epidemiology, law, political science, psychology, and sociology. The Sixth Edition of the Handbook is virtually 100% new material. Seventeen chapters are on subjects not carried in the previous edition. Seven topics were carried over from the previous edition but written by new authors with fresh perspectives and brought up to date. Some of the exciting new topics include social relationships in late life, technological change and aging, religion and aging, lifestyle and aging, perceived quality of life, economic security in retirement, and aging and the law. There is also a greater emphasis on international perspectives, particularly in chapters on aging and politics, diversity and aging, and immigration. The Handbook will be of use to researchers and professional practitioners working with the aged. It is also suitable for use as a course text for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses on aging and the social sciences.

Audience
Researchers in gerontology, developmental psychology, social psychology. and sociology. Psych of aging courses CMG SS7340 562 total faculty. Past buyers of 5th edition Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences.

Contents
1 Aging and the Life Course Richard A. Settersten, Jr. 2 Modeling Time and Age: Concepts and Methods Duane F. Alwin, Ryan McCammon, Scott Hofer 3 Morbidity and Mortality Kenneth Land, Yang Yang 4 Historical Perspectives on Aging Carole Haber 5 Migration and Immigration Charles F. Longino, Jr., Don E. Bradley 6 Diversity and Aging Ronald Angel, Jacqueline Angel 7 Social Networks and Social Integration Nan Lin, Jennifer Moren-Cross 8 A New Life Stage: The Third Agel Phyliss Moen, Donna Spencer 9 Stratification and the Life Course Angela O?Rand 10 Family Structure and Transfers Merril Silverstein 11 Social Relationships in Late Life Neal Krause 12 Older Workers Melissa Hardy 13 Economic Status of the Elderly Karen Holden 14 Health and Aging Kenneth F. Ferraro 15 Technological Change and Aging Stephen J. Cutler 16 Religion and Aging Ellen Idler 17 Aging and Life Style Jon Hendricks, Laurie Russell Hatch 18 Quality of Life Linda K. George 19 Aging and Politics: An International Perspective Alan Walker, Ph.D. 20 The Changing Public-Private Mix of Economic Support James H. Schulz, Allan Borowski 21 The Organization and Financing of Health Care Marilyn Moon 22 Emerging Issues in Long-Term Care Robyn I. Stone, Ph.D. 23 Aging and the Law Marshall Kapp 24 Anti-Aging Medicine and Science: Social Implications Robert H. Binstock, Jennifer R. Fishman, Thomas E. Johnson 25 Aging and Justice Martin Kohli

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 544 pages, publication date: DEC-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-088388-2
ISBN-10: 0-12-088388-0
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS

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