Aging, Society, and the Life Course 6 Edition

Suzanne Kunkel, Richard Settersten
Springer Publishing
448 pages
ISBN: 978-0826180346
May 2021

This classic text considers aging from personal, family, community, societal, and global perspectives. The sixth edition reflects significant changes in the field of social gerontology. It delves deeply into how aging experiences are shaped by individuals’ pasts and by a sweeping range of social factors. The book addresses landmark changes in laws and policies and highlights innovative developments to enhance the independence of elders. It emphasizes what an aging society means for people of all ages and generations, and the causes and consequences of pervasive ageism.