Aging As A Social Process: Canadian Perspectives

McPherson, Barry D.; Wister, Andrew

ISBN 10: 019542719X / ISBN 13: 9780195427196

Published by Oxford University Press (edition 5), 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Aging As A Social Process: Canadian Perspectives
• Publisher: Oxford University Press (edition 5)
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019542719X
• ISBN 13: 9780195427196
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 5.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Aging as a Social Process is the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the topic in Canada. Employing a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, it explains why aging is not just a biological process but also a complex social one. Each chapter in the fifth edition has been rewritten and updated to include 2006 Census data. Aging as a Social Process is a synthesis and interpretation of social science research and census data concerning individual and population aging. Throughout, the emphasis is on identifying, describing, and explaining patterns, processes, and current issues associated with individual population aging, rather than on describing programs or providing prescriptions to assist older persons. This approach enables students and practitioners to acquire basic knowledge about older adults and to develop an understanding of aging processes that people may experience throughout the life course.

About the Author

Barry D. McPherson is a former Dean of Graduate Studies and Research at Wilfrid Laurier University. Andrew Wister is the Chair of the Department of Gerontology at Simon Fraser University.