Aging: Concepts and Controversies (9th Edition) – eBook

Aging: Concepts and Controversies, Ninth Edition, (PDF) breaks new ground by presenting cutting-edge research in a dynamic text-reader format. This groundbreaking approach empowers students to actively engage with the pressing aging issues of our time and form well-informed opinions. Gone are the days of dry summaries and one-sided views. Authors Harry R. Moody and Jennifer R. Sasser delve into the heart of the matter, exploring the controversies and thought-provoking questions surrounding aging and older individuals. Drawing on their vast expertise, they provide a comprehensive overview of aging across three key domains: the life course, healthcare, and socioeconomic aspects. What sets this ebook apart is its incorporation of diverse viewpoints. In each section, readers encounter a curated collection of edited readings that offer a multitude of perspectives from esteemed experts and specialists in the field. This approach encourages critical thinking, fosters lively discussions, and enriches the learning experience. Aging: Concepts and Controversies 9E is not simply a textbook; it is a catalyst for intellectual growth and active involvement in shaping the future of aging.

• More emphasis is placed on how social class and inequality earlier in life can shape our final years and the number of older Americans living in poverty.
• The section on the Social and Economic Outlook for an Aging Society gives the most current picture of the racial and ethnic diversity of older Americans, their participation in the labor force, and their income and wealth.
• New readings focus on whether current federal spending on the elderly is sustainable and fair to other groups, how older consumers are reshaping the business landscape, and the challenges of marketing and selling to customers 60 and over.
• The section on Aging and Health Care has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest data about chronic diseases that affect the elderly, government spending on health care, and policy changes to programs like Medicaid and Medicare.

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