TY  - BOOK
AU  - Quadagno,Jill S.
TI  - Aging and the life course: an introduction to social gerontology 
SN  - 0072875364
AV  - WT 104 Q1a 2005 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Boston
PB  - McGraw-Hill
KW  - Gerontology
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Contents

Part. I. Defining the Field. 
1. The field of social gerontology
2. Theories of aging 
3. Life course transitions
4. Demography of aging

Part. II. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging
5. Historical perspectives on aging
6. Biological perspectives on aging
7. Psychological perspectives on aging

Part. III. Social Aspects of Aging. 
8. Family relationships and social support systems 
9. Living arrangements 
10. Caring for the frail elderly 

Part. IV. Managing Transitions.
11. Old age and the welfare state
12. Work and retirement 
13. Health and health care 
14. Dying, death, and bereavement 

Part. V. Aging and Society. 
15. The economics of aging 
16. Poverty and inequality 
17. The politics of aging
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