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Kart, Cary S. 1946-

The realities of aging : an introduction to gerontology / Cary S. Kart ; contributing authors, Ruth E. Dunkle, Eileen S. Metress, Seamus P. Metress. - 3rd edition. - Boston : Allyn and Bacon, c1990. - xii, 528 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents
Part 1. Introduction to the study of aging
Chapter 1. First the good news . . . the myth of aging
Chapter 2. The Study of Aging
Chapter 3. The Demography of Aging

Part 2. Biomedical Aspects of Aging
Chapter 4. What are the results of Aging
Chapter 5. Why do we become old?
Chapter 6. Health Status of the Elderly

Part 3. Aging Psychological and Social Perspective
Chapter 7. Psychological Aspects of Aging
Chapter 8. Social Aspects of Aging
Chapter 9. Sociological Theories of Aging

Part 4. The Aged and Society
Chapter 10. Aging and Family Life
Chapter 11. The Economics of Aging
Chapter 12. Work, Retirement and Leisure
Chapter 13. The Politics of Aging
Chapter 14. Religion and Aging

Part 5. Special Issues in Aging
Chapter 15. Racial and Ethnic Aging
Chapter 16. Living Environment of the Elderly
Chapter 17. Longterm Care
Chapter 18. Health Policy and Aging
Chapter 19. Death and Dying


ISBN: 0205118933

LCCN: 89006980

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Gerontology.

LC Class. No.: WT 104 K18r 1990