The Aging Experience
| Author | : Jennie Keith |
| Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
| Total Pages | : 407 |
| Release | : 1994-09-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781452254845 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1452254842 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (842 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Aging Experience by : Jennie Keith
Download or read book The Aging Experience written by Jennie Keith and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 1994-09-22 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an attempt to understand the meaning of ageing and the treatment of the aged in different cultures, seven anthropologists have made studies of 10 communities on four continents - the results of which are presented in this book. The authors use both qualitative and statistical data to examine such issues as: health and well-being, perceptions of the life course, material resources, and functionality of elders. A unique resource, The Aging Experience provides a detailed comparative analysis of ageing worldwide.
