Aging and the Life Course

Social and Cultural Contexts

By: Deborah Lowry

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Hardcover | 15 January 2022

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416 Pages

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25.4 x 17.78 x 2.39

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Aging & the Life Course: Social & Cultural Contexts provides an accessible, up-to-date introduction to the study of aging and the life course from a distinctly sociological perspective. It explores the sociocultural dimensions of aging while encouraging critical thinking about the diversity of aging experiences, societal attitudes toward older adults the politics and economics of growing old, and end-of-life resources. Throughout, the text emphasizes the relevance of the material for working with older populations, understanding social policy and policy debates, improving communities, relating to others, and understanding ourselves.

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Aging and the Life Course: Social and Cultural Contexts brings the sociology of aging and the life course to students in an accessible way--highlighting how experiences of aging reflect the broader culture and society. Deeply sociological, this text provides readers with an overview of the theories used by aging and life course scholars and applies them in a way that will connect to students' everyday lives. This text will help students grow their sociological imagination and emphasize that aging is a dynamic process that unfolds across the entire life course. This text allows the reader to question their own assumptions about aging and covers a wide-range of topics within the field of sociology of aging and the life course.

--Kenzie Latham-Mintus, Indiana University School of Liberal Arts

Dr Lowry has created an important resource for students interested in the field of aging. All readers, whatever their chosen career path, will find much to stimulate their thinking in this book. It accurately captures the complexities of growing older, as well as helps us think more clearly about important issues in Gerontology.

--Yvonne Lozano, University of Arizona Global Campus

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