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Sage Publications Worlds of Difference: Inequality in the Aging Experience

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Brand: Sage Publications
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Explore the diverse realities of growing older through Worlds of Difference: Inequality in the Aging Experience. Published by Sage Publications, this collection provides a deep look into how different communities navigate the aging process across the United States. Rather than a single narrative, this book brings together various perspectives to highlight the social and economic differences that shape the lives of older adults. Readers will find insights from a wide range of groups, including Native American, Puerto Rican, African American, gay, and Mexican communities, as well as the white working class and the elderly homeless. By examining these distinct life paths, the text offers a comprehensive view of the social and psychological contexts of aging. It addresses essential topics such as the American family, health, and the balance between paid and unpaid activity. This book is an important resource for understanding the life course and the systemic inequalities that influence how people age in modern society.

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Provides diverse perspectives from various US communities including Native American, African American, and Puerto Rican groups.

Examines the social and psychological contexts that impact how different populations experience the aging process.

Covers essential life topics such as health, the American family, and the roles of paid and unpaid activity.

Offers deep insight into the specific challenges faced by the elderly homeless and the white working class.

Explores the life course through a lens of inequality and social science research.

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Brand: Sage Publications
Format: paperback
ASIN: 0761986642
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Gerontology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 July 1999
Listed Since: 30 December 2006

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