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Ageism: Negative and Positive PDF

281 Pages·1999·4.829 MB·English
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In this updated edition, Palmore provides a comprehensive review for many different forms of ageism including the interest notion of positive ageism, which projects onto the elderly as a group traditional virtues like wisdom. He discusses both individual and social influences on attitudes towards the aged; analyzes institutional patterns of ageism; and explores ways to reduce the impact of ageism on the elderly. This book is a valuable resource and text for students and professionals interested in the sociology of aging in our society.
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