Handbook on Women and Aging [Paperback]

Jean M. Coyle (Editor)

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Paperback: 504 pages
Publisher: Praeger; New edition edition (Aug 30 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0275973182
ISBN-13: 978-0275973186
Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 1.5 x 0.3 cm
Shipping Weight: 612 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,227,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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?This unique work belongs in every academic reference collection, as well as all other collections with materials on women's studies and aging.?-Reference and User Services Quarterly --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Statistics show that women live longer than men, and that they constitute a substantial majority of the North American population over age 50. But lack of empirical data on aging women has helped to perpetuate numerous myths and stereotypes. This reference provides a comprehensive overview of current research on women and aging. Chapters are written by expert contributors and are grouped in sections devoted to historical and theoretical views, economic concerns, health and lifestyle issues, demographic information, and relationships. Chapters reflect research on women from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, the particular needs of the rural elderly, the problem of sexism and ageism, and the impact of significant life events, such as retirement and widowhood. Chapters cite current research, and the volume closes with a selected bibliography of major studies.

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