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Author:

Achenbaum, W. Andrew.

Title:

Older Americans, vital communities : a bold vision for societal aging / W. Andrew Achenbaum.

Publisher:

Johns Hopkins University Press,

Copyright Date:

2005

Description:

xx, 202 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Older people--United States--Social conditions--21st century.
Longevity--Social aspects--United States.
Social change--United States.
Self-actualization (Psychology) in old age--United States.
Older people--Government policy--United States.
Social prediction--United States--21st century.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [163]-193) and index.

Contents:

Introduction: A new demographic revolution demands novel structural responses -- The new faces of individual aging -- The new age of production and consumption -- (Re)creating networks for lifelong learning and sharing talents -- Reforming the U.S. health system to care for an aging population -- Renewing religious experiences and spiritual practices for a new age -- Extending the civic engagement of senior citizens -- Epilogue.

ISBN:

9780801882371 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0801882370 (hardcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)57965775

LCCN:

2005005203

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PTAX572 -- Stewart Memorial Library (Cedar Rapids)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)