Aging: Concepts and Controversies Harry R. Moody,
Publisher: Pine Forge Press
ISBN: 1412915201
DDC: 305.260973
Edition: Paperback; 2006-01-13
Summary:
Welcome to the world’s most unique and dynamic textbook on aging!
Widely praised and adopted in previous editions, the Fifth Edition of
Aging once again presents key issues in an engaging and accessible
fashion. Organized unlike any other traditional textbook, author
Harry "Rick" Moody presents basic concepts followed by controversies,
supported by carefully chosen adapted readings. The result is the
most captivating introduction to gerontology available today. Key
Features: Embraces current controversies in aging: The close link
between concepts and controversies in the broad areas of aging
including health care, socioeconomic trends, and the life course are
examined. Aging of the U.S. population has huge consequences for
everyone, not just the elderly. Students are encouraged to become
involved in the major aging issues that we as a society are
struggling with and to take an informed stand. Incorporates a
reorganized format: The former section, Basic Concepts III, on the
life course perspective, will now be the first section in the book.
The Focus on Practice boxes have been moved to the Basic Concepts
sections to demonstrate their relevance. The Focus on the Future
sections follow the readings, encouraging students to understand the
rapid change in society, and its implications on the aging
population. Includes new material: Each of the Basic Concepts and the
Controversies sections has been updated with new citations and
updated discussions. Over twenty-five percent of the readings are
new. In addition, all charts and graphs have been updated with the
most recent U.S. census data. Accompanied by High Quality
Ancillaries! Instructors’ Resource CD-ROM: provides test questions,
back issues of the Teaching Gerontology newsletter, and PowerPoint
slides for each of the Basic Concepts and Controversies covered in
the text Teaching Gerontology newsletter, edited by Rick Moody, is
published monthly during the academic year through the AARP Office of
Academic Affairs.. This informative newsletter has, among other
things, the latest information on relevant new research, websites,
workshops and new publications to enhance teaching and learning in
courses on aging. It is available free to all adopters of Aging,
Fifth Edition Student Study Site: contains an annotated list of
online resources in aging to better help students develop research
papers. Check it out at http://www.sagepub.com/moody5study/ Intended
Audience: Perfect introductory text for a variety of undergraduate
and graduate aging courses including Introduction to Aging, Social
Gerontology, and Aging Policies
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