Patricia Kolb

Understanding Aging and Diversity

Theories and Concepts

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Produktbeschreibung

In Understanding Aging and Diversity, Patricia Kolb presents important sociological theories and concepts for understanding experiences of older people and their families in a rapidly changing world. She explores concepts from phenomenology, critical theory, feminist theory, life course theory and gerotranscendence theory to explain important issues in the lives of older people. This book explores the relationships between older people and social systems in different ways, and informs thinking about policy development and other strategies for enhancing the wellbeing of older adults.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. August 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 155mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 454g
• ISBN-13: 9780415678810
• ISBN-10: 0415678811
• Artikelnr.: 33381024

Autorenporträt

Patricia Kolb is Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Lehman College, City University of New York.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction 2. Development of Gerontology and Sociological Theories of
Aging 3. Phenomenological Gerontology 4. Critical Gerontology 5. Feminist
Gerontology 6. Life Course Gerontology 7. Gerotranscendence 8. Theory,
Diversity, and Policy 9. Conclusion. Bibliography