Handbook of

Aging and the Social Sciences 9th Edition

Kenneth Ferraro, Deborah Carr
Elsevier S&T
460 pages
ISBN: 978-0128159705
January 2021

This book provides a comprehensive synthesis of the latest research findings in the science of aging. Completely revised, this edition not only includes the foundational, classic themes of aging research, but also a rich array of emerging topics and perspectives that advance the field in exciting ways. New topics include families, immigration, social factors and cognition, caregiving, neighborhoods and built environments, natural disasters, religion and health, and sexual behavior, among others.