Description: The < B> Fifth Edition< /B> of the < B> Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences< /B> reflects the growth of ideas, information, and research literature in the social aspects of aging. Building upon the first four editions, the < B> Handbook< /B> is substantially expanded with eleven new topics, including the demography of aging, the social psychology of health, social support, chronic care, and role transitions in aging. Fourteen additional chapters on the main avenues research in social science and aging round out the volume. Intended for use by researchers, professional practitioners, and students in the field of aging, the < B> Handbook< /B> is divided into four sections, covering theory and research methodology, aging and social structure, social factors and social institutions associated with aging, and social interventions. Suitable as both a textbook and a reference tool, the < B> Handbook< /B> is a comprehensive source for information on ag and the social sciences.

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