Issues in Aging by Mark Novak

Issues in Aging by Mark Novak

Issues in Aging takes an optimistic view of aging and human potential in later life; it presents the most up-to-date facts on aging today, the issues raised by these facts, and the societal and individual responses that will create a successful old age for us all.    Whether you are older yourself, have older parents, relatives and friends, or plan to work with older people, the information in this text will help you understand aging today.   Organization This book first looks at large-scale social issues – social attitudes, the study of aging, and demographic issues. It then shows how these conditions affect individuals and social institutions. The book concludes with a look at political responses to aging and how individuals can create a better old age for themselves and the people they know.

"This textbook is overflowing with great material - looking through it has reminded me how much 'race/ethnicity' structures so many issues in the US"

Lori Campbell, McMaster University

 

 

"The author has created a wealth of great slides, and what a wonderful resource for instructors!"

Lori Campbell, McMaster University

Dr. Mark Novak is Associate Vice-President for International Studies and Dean of Extended Studies at San Jose State University (SJSU); a position he has held since 1996.  Also, Dr. Novak has supervised university international and professional development programs for the past 15 years both in Canada and the United States.

 

Dr. Novak received his Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Rutgers University in New Jersey and his Ph.D. degree in Sociology from York University in Toronto.  He specializes in the study of adult development, adult education, and aging. 

 

Dr. Novak has written many articles for professional journals here and abroad.  Alsom he has written several books including a general interest study entitled, Successful Aging,  Aging and Society:  A Canadian Perspective, 5th ed, the best-selling gerontology text in Canada,and Aging and Society: A Reader.

 

 

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ISBN 13	9780205439188
ISBN 10	0205439187
Title	Issues in Aging
Author	Mark Novak
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Inc
Year published	2006-01-12
Number of pages	528
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