THE SOCIOLOGY OF AGEING THIRD EDITION

Book Details

• Author: Diana K. Harris

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2020

• ISBN: 9788131611234

• Pages: 300

• Binding: Hardback

• Sale Territory: India

About the Book

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the sociology of aging, remaining the only work that addresses aging exclusively from a sociological perspective. Fully updated in its new edition, it includes new chapters focused on the retirement of the first baby boomers, the development of semi-independent or assisted living housing arrangements, elder abuse in nursing homes (including general quality concerns), and the long-term challenges that affect Medicare and Social Security.

The book is organized into five insightful sections:

• Part 1: The Scope of Aging

  • The Field and Its Methods

  • Population, Boomers, and Longevity

• Part 2: The Individual and Society

  • Age Norms and Age Statuses

  • Cultural Values and Cultural Diversity

  • Social, Biological, and Psychological Aspects of Aging

  • Social Groups, Organizations, and Retirement Communities

• Part 3: Social Inequality

  • Social Stratification and Class

  • The Minority Elderly

• Part 4: Social Institutions

  • The Family and Education

  • The Economy: Work and Retirement

  • Politics and Religion

• Part 5: Issues of Aging

  • Deviance

  • Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, and Health

  • Death and Dying

  • Income and Health Security

This updated edition provides an in-depth and holistic exploration of aging from a sociological viewpoint. It addresses the impact of social structures and policies on older adults, making this book a vital resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of aging, sociology, social services, and public health.