Global Aging: A Comprehensive Guide to Social Gerontology

Compiled by esteemed scholars, Dr. Frank J. Whittington, Dr. Suzanne R. Kunkel, and Dr. Kate de Medeiros, this revised and updated edition presents a unique perspective on universal similarities and sociocultural differences across nations, making it an invaluable resource for gerontologists, aging studies students, demographers, and global studies scholars.

This esteemed text is distinguished by its comprehensive coverage of major topics in social gerontology, including health behavior, health care, families, caregiving, older workers, and retirement. New additions to the second edition include:

• Expanded content on health beliefs and health behavior, religious belief and practice, environmental threats, housing and living environments, physical security, consumer control of health care, family life, and more
• Additional topics on global immigration and cultural assimilation, age portrayals in advertising, voluntarism, and the use of social media in caregiving
• Abundant new and expanded essays, case studies, and first-person narratives from a diverse range of contributors, including many non-Western scholars

This comprehensive guide delivers:

• A unique comparative, cross-national perspective on global aging
• Authoritative insights from world-renowned aging scholars
• In-depth demographic data on aging from around the world
• Engaging case studies, essays, and personal narratives to enhance core material
• Discussion questions concluding each chapter, along with an Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint slides

Published by Springer Publishing Company, this second edition is a must-have resource for anyone studying or working in the field of gerontology. With its wealth of information and diverse perspectives, it is an essential tool for understanding the complexities of global aging.

This book is ideal for:

• Gerontologists seeking a comprehensive understanding of global aging
• Aging studies students looking for a authoritative textbook on social gerontology
• Demographers interested in the demographic aspects of aging
• Global studies scholars exploring the sociocultural dimensions of aging