Controversial issues in aging / edited by Andrew E. Scharlach, Lenard W. Kaye.

Format:

• Book

Contributor:

• Scharlach, Andrew E.
• Kaye, Lenard W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Older people--United States.
• Older people.
• United States.
• Older people--Government policy--United States.
• Older people--Government policy.
• Older people--Services for--United States.
• Older people--Services for.

Physical Description:

xv, 231 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Boston : Allyn & Bacon, [1997]

Summary:

Part of the "Controversial Issues" series, this book presents a series of clear and lively debates on current issues in gerontology, authored by leading academic authorities in the field. The book presents a broad overview of issues and questions facing the field, including areas of policy/programs, health, social services, professional and family life, and more. The debates are current and very readable. Issues covered include whether or not to legalize suicide; whether to reduce Social Security benefits; whether to institute means-testing for Medicare; whether affirmative action programs should be instituted for older persons; and the potential dismantling of the aging services network. Professionals working with the elderly.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0205193811

OCLC:

34515114