Social Theories of Aging: A Brief Synopsis by Kelly Niles-Yokum (English) Paperb

Description: Social Theories of Aging by Kelly Niles-Yokum, Pamela Pitman Brown, Hallie Baker Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Introduces students to a broad spectrum of social theories on aging. Each theory is categorized as first, second, or third generation according to three theoretical levels: micro (individual aging theories), macro (societal aging theories), and micro-macro (emerging theories). The book provides students not only with a synopsis of key theories. Publisher Description Social Theories of Aging: A Brief Synopsis introduces students to a broad spectrum of social theories on aging. Each theory is categorized as first, second, or third generation according to three theoretical levels: micro-level (individual aging theories), macro-level (societal aging theories), and micro-macro-level (emerging theories). The book provides students not only with a synopsis of key theories but with the agency to create their own knowledge and search for answers within the gerontology discipline.Over the course of six chapters, students explore a variety of generational theories. Each overview presents a theorys level, intellectual origins, and basic tenets. The theories span many fields and subfields of gerontology including social gerontology, sociology, anthropology, public administration, psychology, social work, and geriatrics. Activity Theory, Disengagement Theory, Modernization Theory, Continuity Theory, Exchange Theory, Age Stratification, Social Constructionist, and Transformative Learning Theory are just a few of the theories addressed in the text.Highly accessible and concise in nature, Social Theories of Aging is an ideal textbook for introductory gerontology courses. It can also be used in graduate level courses to remind students of the theoretical underpinnings of gerontology. Author Biography Kelly Niles-Yokum is an associate professor of gerontology at University of LaVerne (California) and a fellow with the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education. She earned her doctorate degree in gerontology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.Pamela Pitman Brown is an assistant professor of sociology at Albany State University (Georgia) and a fellow with the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education. She earned her doctorate degree in social gerontology from Miami University.Hallie Baker is a social gerontologist, licensed social worker, associate professor of health science at Muskingum University (Ohio), and a fellow with the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education. She earned her doctorate degree in social gerontology from Miami University. Details ISBN 1516527585 ISBN-13 9781516527588 Title Social Theories of Aging Author Kelly Niles-Yokum, Pamela Pitman Brown, Hallie Baker Format Paperback Year 2019 Pages 156 Publisher Cognella, Inc GE_Item_ID:137256023; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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