Aging; concepts and controversies, 6th ed.

9781412969666

Aging; concepts and controversies, 6th ed.

Moody, Harry R.

Pine Forge Press

2010

503 pages

$84.95

Paperback

HQ1064

As with the previous five editions, Moody's (Hunter College, City U. of New York; academic affairs, AARP, Washington, DC) updated textbook responds to public debates and new social conditions by presenting key ideas from gerontology as an opportunity for critical thinking. Eleven chapters covering 11 major controversies are organized into three sections--the life course, socioeconomic trends, and health care--and have been updated with new figures, graphics and citations to reflect changes since publication of the 2006 fifth edition. Each chapter includes an overview of the controversy; a section highlighting comparable issues in other countries; four to six reading selections from varied sources; questions for writing, reflection, and debate; and a list of suggested readings.

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