| Description |
xii, 266 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Concepts. 1. Introduction and Basic Definitions. 2. Types of Ageism. 3. The Meaning of Age -- Pt. II. Causes And Consequences. 4. Individual Sources of Ageism. 5. Social Influences. 6. Cultural Sources. 7. Consequences -- Pt. III. Institutional Patterns. 8. The Economy. 9. The Government. 10. The Family. 11. Housing and Health Care -- Pt. IV. Reducing Ageism. 12. Changing the Person. 13. Changing the Structure. 14. Strategies for Change. 15. The Future -- App. A. The Facts on Aging Quizzes -- App. B. Ageist Humor |
| Summary |
In this updated edition, Palmore provides a comprehensive review of many different forms of ageism - including the interesting notion of positive ageism, which projects onto the elderly as a group traditional virtues like wisdom and thrift. He discusses both the individual and social influences on attitudes towards the aged; analyzes institutional patterns of ageism; and explores ways to reduce the impact of ageism on the elderly. This book is a valuable resource and text for students and professionals interested in the sociology of aging in our society |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Ageism -- United States.
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Aged.
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Age Factors.
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Prejudice.
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Public Opinion.
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| LC no. |
99022800 |
| ISBN |
0826170013 hardcover |
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0826170021 softcover |
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