In an attempt to understand the meaning of ageing and the treatment of the aged in different cultures, seven anthropologists have made studies of 10 communities on four continents - the results of which are presented in this book. The authors use both qualitative and statistical data to examine such issues as: health and well-being, perceptions of the life course, material resources, and functionality of elders. A unique resource, The Aging Experience provides a detailed comparative analysis of ageing worldwide.
- ISBN10 1322419272
- ISBN13 9781322419275
- Publish Date 1 January 1994
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 3 June 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Sage Publications
- Format eBook
- Pages 407
- Language English