A Handbook on Aging: A Multidisciplinary Perspective with Critical Readings

Explore the complexities of aging with this comprehensive anthology, edited by Gregory J. Harris. A Handbook on Aging presents a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the experiences of older adults and the challenges they face in contemporary society.

A Broad Scope of Aging Issues

The book is organized into seven units, each featuring multiple chapters on topics such as:

• General perspectives and concepts related to aging
• The various dimensions of aging
• Family caregiver experiences and challenges
• Interpersonal relationships, sexuality, and gender dynamics in aging
• Health and the future of aging

Each unit includes original introductions and conclusions that provide a broader context, as well as question sets for in-class discussions or writing prompts.

Solution-Driven Interventions and Policies

A significant portion of the book focuses on solution-driven interventions and policies that promote positive aspects of aging and improved well-being. This comprehensive resource is essential for scholars, advanced undergraduates, graduate students, policy-makers, and practitioners in the fields of:

• Gerontology
• Social work
• Psychology
• Family science

About the Editor

Gregory J. Harris, Ph.D. earned his degree in human development and family science at Florida State University. He is currently the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs in the College of Human Science and a faculty member in the Department of Family and Child Sciences. Dr. Harris has published in Aging Today and the American Journal of Health Studies, and his research has been supported by grants from the State of Florida Office of Drug Control, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, and the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: November 21, 2017
• Language: English
• Hardcover: 346 pages
• ISBN-10: 1516556836
• ISBN-13: 978-1516556830