Ageism : negative and positive /

In this updated edition, Palmore provides a comprehensive review of many different forms of ageism-including the interesting notion of positive ageism, which projects onto the elderly as a group traditional virtues like wisdom and thrift. He discusses both the individual and social influences on att...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Palmore, Erdman B. (Erdman Ballagh), 1930-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Springer Pub., ©1999.
Edición:2nd ed.
Temas:
Ageism > United States.
Older people.
Age factors in disease.
Prejudices.
Aged
Age Factors
Prejudice
Public Opinion
Aged, 80 and over
Âgisme > États-Unis.
Personnes âgées.
Maladies > Facteurs liés à l'âge.
Préjugés.
elderly.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Gerontology.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS > Aging.
Prejudices
Older people
Age factors in disease
Ageism
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:In this updated edition, Palmore provides a comprehensive review of many different forms of ageism-including the interesting notion of positive ageism, which projects onto the elderly as a group traditional virtues like wisdom and thrift. He discusses both the individual and social influences on attitudes toward the aged; analyzes institutional patterns of ageism; and explores ways to used to reduce the impact of ageism on the elderly. This book is a valuable resource and text for students and professionals interested in the sociology of aging in our society. OLD COPY:. Erdman Palmore has stud.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xii, 266 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780826170026
0826170021
9780826170033
082617003X

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