Old Age in the New Land: The American Experience Since 1790

By W. Andrew Achenbaum

Book Overview

Originally published in 1978. Drawing on a wide range of sources from social, intellectual, and political history, W. Andrew Achenbaum analyzes the changing fates and fortunes of America's elderly in the course of its history. By providing a historical perspective on society's conceptions of aging--and its effects on human lives--Achenbaum's work offers valuable insights for historians, sociologists, gerontologists, and others interested in the "graying" of America.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421435063
• ISBN13: 9781421435060
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher