Ageism, Second Edition: Stereotyping and Prejudice Against Older Persons Contributor(s): Nelson, Todd D. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0262533405 ISBN-13: 9780262533409 Publisher: Bradford Book
Binding Type: Paperback Published: May 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Adulthood & Aging - Social Science | Gerontology |
Dewey: 305.260 |
LCCN: 2016041473 |
Age Level: 18-UP |
Grade Level: 13-UP |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 8.9" L (1.10 lbs) 376 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: Current research and theory from a range of disciplines on ageism, discussing issues from elder abuse to age discrimination against workers, revised and updated. People commonly use age to categorize and stereotype others-even though those who stereotype the elderly are eventually bound to become elderly themselves. Ageism is found cross-culturally, but it is especially prevalent in the United States, where most people regard growing older with depression, fear, and anxiety. Older people in the United States are stigmatized and marginalized, with often devastating consequences. This volume collects the latest theory and research on prejudice against older people, offering perspectives from psychology, nursing, medicine, social work, and other fields. The second edition has been completely updated, with new or extensively revised contributions. The contributors, all experts in their fields, consider issues that range from elder abuse to age discrimination against workers. There has been a relative dearth of research on ageism, perhaps because age prejudice is still considered socially acceptable. This book is still the only one that examines ageism in such detail, from such diverse scholarly perspectives. The contributors discuss the origins and effects of ageism and offer suggestions for how to reduce ageism as the wave of baby boomers heads for old age. Contributors |
Contributor Bio(s): Nelson, Todd D.: - Todd D. Nelson is Professor of Psychology at California State University, Stanislaus. |
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