The Elderly As Modern Pioneers

By Philip Silverman

"Overall, one of the most competent and well-presented treatments of the subject now available." -- Jay Sokolovsky, University of Maryland"... a valuable contribution to the field of gerontology. The volume combines interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives, written in a well organized framework without sacrificing depth and comprehensive summary of gerontological research." -- Clinical Gerontologist"A well-written and documented volume for persons interested in the anthropological viewpoint on aging." -- Choice"... the use of cross-cultural comparisons provides a broadened perspective to understanding the issues of aging." -- Current Literature on Aging"It is... comprehensive, well-written, mercifully jargon-free, critical and controversial and undogmatic." -- Aging and SocietyThis volume focuses on the nature and problems of old age, providing a comprehensive summary of current gerontological research from interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253204631
• ISBN13: 9780253204639
• Release Date: February 1988
• Publisher: Indiana Univ Pr
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.3" x 6.3"