Altruism in Later Life (Paperback, illustrated edition)

Why are the elderly so often perceived as burdensome and unproductive members of our society? Altruism in Later Life explores and refutes this view with cogent, empirical data. Authors Elizabeth Midlarsky and Eva Kahana introduce the results of a series of investigations on assistance offered by--rather than to--the elderly, in the context of historical, philosophical, and theoretical trends in gerontology and altruism research. Following a brief but inclusive historical survey of aging treatments, they present their own theoretical model of successful aging: Based on a carefully applied methodological review of research focusing on altruism and the elderly, the results reveal the relative frequency, nature, correlates, and ramifications of the contributions they make. Dispelling many of the misapprehensions held about the elderly, this work will prove to be a vital, timely resource for professionals and students in fields including gerontology, psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, and the health sciences.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	SAGE Library of Social Research
Release date:	October 1994
First published:	August 1994
Authors:	Elizabeth S. Midlarsky • Eva Kahana
Dimensions:	215 x 139 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
Edition:	illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-8039-2769-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Care of the elderly Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Adults > Elderly
LSN:	0-8039-2769-X
Barcode:	9780803927698

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