| Description |
1 online resource (184 pages) |
| Contents |
Through the looking glass -- Out of the closet -- Staying younger while getting older -- Does age count anymore? -- The marriage of self and society -- The golden years? : they've gotta be kidding! -- --And now about sex -- The shrinking ties that bind -- Hey folks, you're spending my inheritance -- Taking care of mom and dad -- Oh, my god, we're old! -- It's better than the alternative, isn't it? -- One last word |
| Summary |
Through interviews, research, and personal anecdotes, a psychologist looks at how longevity affects the social, emotional, and economic lives of those growing older in America |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Aging -- United States.
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Older people -- United States -- Attitudes.
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Older people -- United States -- Conduct of life.
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Older people -- United States -- Psychology.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0807029300 (electronic bk.) |
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9780807029305 (electronic bk.) |
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