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9781570034855

Aging in the New Millennium

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  • ISBN13:

    9781570034855

  • ISBN10:

    1570034850

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-02-01
  • Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Pr
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Author Biography

Terry Tirrito is an associate professor and director of the doctoral program at the University of South Carolina's College of Social Work

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
ix
List of Tables
xi
Series Editor's Preface xiii
Preface xvii
Acknowledgments xxi
Global Aging
1(32)
Aging in America
33(27)
Life Expectancy
60(18)
Longevity
78(13)
A Biopsychosocial Perspective of Aging
91(27)
Sociological Theories of Aging
118(13)
Health and Diseases
131(19)
Attitudes about Aging
150(18)
Experiences of Aging for Women, Gay Men and Lesbians, and Ethnic and Minority Older Adults
168(22)
Programs and Services for Older Adults
190(27)
Global Impact of the Longevity Revolution
217(14)
Emerging Issues
231(12)
Conclusion 243(2)
Appendix A: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Self-Test 245(2)
Appendix B: What's Your Bone IQ? 247(2)
Glossary 249(6)
Index 255

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