Old age in global perspective
cross-cultural and cross-national views
by Steven M. Albert and Maria G. Cattell
Old Age in Global Perspective examines old age around the world by drawing on data from two major sources: ethnographic (anthropological) field research and cross-national surveys. The authors use biologic, demographic, and sociocultural approaches to amplify our understanding of variations in individuals' experiences of aging and old age in the modern context of aging populations.
Elders' living arrangements, intergenerational experiences, social relationships, and progression through the life-course are extensively discussed, as are the effects of "modernization" on late life. Conclusions are formulated as brief summary discussions by topic, and twenty-three specific hypotheses are suggested for future research. This volume will be a valuable reference for professionals and advanced students in anthropology, sociology, and gerontology
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Old age in global perspective: cross-cultural and cross-national views
1994, G.K. Hall, Maxwell Macmillan Canada, Maxwell Macmillan International
in English
0816173931 9780816173938
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Old Age in Global Perspective: Cross-Cultural and Cross-National Views (Social Issues in Global Perspective)
November 1993, G. K. Hall & Company
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in English
0816116040 9780816116041
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