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Anthropological Perspectives on Aging (Hardcover) Loot Price: R2,516
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Anthropological Perspectives on Aging (Hardcover): Britteny M. Howell, Ryan P Harrod

Anthropological Perspectives on Aging (Hardcover)

Britteny M. Howell, Ryan P Harrod

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An in-depth and wide-ranging approach to the study of older adults in society Taking a holistic approach to the study of aging, this volume uses biological, archaeological, medical, and cultural perspectives to explore how older adults have functioned in societies around the globe and throughout human history. As the world's population over 65 years of age continues to increase, this wide-ranging approach fills a growing need for both academics and service professionals in gerontology, geriatrics, and related fields. Case studies from the United States, Tibet, Turkey, China, Nigeria, and Mexico provide examples of the ways age-related changes are influenced by environmental, genetic, sociocultural, and political-economic variables. Taken together, they help explain how the experience of aging varies across time and space. These contributions from noted anthropological scholars examine evolutionary and biological understandings of human aging, the roles of elders in various societies, issues of gender and ageism, and the role of chronic illness and "successful aging" among older adults. This volume highlights how an anthropology of aging can illustrate how older adults adapt to shifting life circumstances and environments, including changes to the ways in which individuals and families care for them. The research in Anthropological Perspectives on Aging can also help researchers, students, and practitioners reach across disciplines to address age discrimination and help improve health outcomes throughout the life course.

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Imprint: University Press of Florida
Country of origin: United States
Release date: 2023
Editors: Britteny M. Howell • Ryan P Harrod
Dimensions: 229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 350
ISBN-13: 978-0-8130-6959-3
Categories: Books > Humanities > Archaeology > General
Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Geriatric medicine
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Human biology & related topics > Medical anthropology
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > Social & cultural anthropology > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Adults > Elderly
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LSN: 0-8130-6959-9
Barcode: 9780813069593

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