Understanding Aging and Diversity

Theories and Concepts

Patricia Kolb

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Routledge
09 August 2013

Age groups: the elderly; Sociology

Series: Routledge Advances in Sociology

The demographic phenomena of increased life expectancy, increasing global population of older adults, and a larger number of older people as a proportion of the total population in nations throughout the world will affect our lives and the life of each person we know. The changes will result in challenges and benefits for societies and people of all ages. These events need to be understood, explained, and their consequences addressed; sociological theories about aging are an essential part of this process.

In Understanding Aging and Diversity: Theories and Concepts, Patricia Kolb presents important sociological theories and concepts for understanding experiences of older people and their families in a rapidly changing world. She explores concepts from phenomenology, critical theory, feminist theory, life course theory and gerotranscendence theory to explain important issues in the lives of older people. This book investigates similarities and differences in aging experiences, focusing in particular on the effects of inequality. Kolb examines the relationship of ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation and social class to international aging experiences.

This book explores the relationships between older people and social systems in different ways, and informs thinking about policy development and other strategies for enhancing the wellbeing of older adults. It will be useful for students and scholars of sociology, gerontology, social work, anthropology, economics, demography and global studies.

By: Patricia Kolb
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9780415678810
ISBN 10: 0415678811
Series: Routledge Advances in Sociology
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 09 August 2013
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction 2. Development of Gerontology and Sociological Theories of Aging 3. Phenomenological Gerontology 4. Critical Gerontology 5. Feminist Gerontology 6. Life Course Gerontology 7. Gerotranscendence 8. Theory, Diversity, and Policy 9. Conclusion. Bibliography

Patricia Kolb is Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Lehman College, City University of New York.