An interdisciplinary introduction to the aging process which uses symbolic interactionism as the main theoretical perspective. Accessible, interdisciplinary coverage with chapters covering a variety of subject matter areas from biology to psychology, from economics to sociology, from political science to religion. Utilizes symbolic interaction perspective to explain behavior problems and an individual's adaptations associated with the process of aging.
Preface. PART I: Introduction, PART II: The Individual and the Social System, PART III: Adjustment Patterns and Changing Lifestyles in Old Age, PART IV: Societal Issues Confronting Older Americans, Conclusion, Key Terms, Notes, References, Index
Harold G. Cox is a professor of sociology at the University of Indiana, USA
