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SOC-SCI 411
Aging In American Society: Past And Present
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Modern views of aging are often contrasted with views of aging in earlier times. The popular mythology suggests that the position of the older adult has fallen from a place of high status and respect. Exploring the myths and rhetoric, this introduction to the field of social gerontology examines aging in America as grounded in the nation's history and a variety of sociocultural contexts.
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