Narratives on Positive Aging: Recipes for Success

Cox, Lisa E.

ISBN 10: 1516510437 / ISBN 13: 9781516510436

Editore: Cognella Academic Publishing, 2017

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Titolo: Narratives on Positive Aging: Recipes for ...

Casa editrice: Cognella Academic Publishing

Data di pubblicazione: 2017

Legatura: Brossura

Condizione: New

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Narratives on Positive Aging: Recipes for Success highlights the true stories and enhanced writing of diverse contributors on subjects related to positive aging. Organized thematically, the various chapters address topics such as family life, storytelling, the influence of money and career, sexual identity, politics, and more, and the part these play in lives that continue to be well-lived as people age.

Each chapter includes an original introduction to the chapter's theme, which places the stories in context. A series of essays and brief memoirs on multiple themes, and reflections for educators, written by educators, enable instructors to use the book most effectively in their courses. Each chapter ends with concluding thoughts and discussion questions for use in class or as writing prompts. The organization and subject matter of the book are appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate students in gerontology.

Narratives on Positive Aging is designed to serve equally well as a supplemental reader to primary texts on issues in gerontology, or as a unique stand-alone textbook. The story-telling narrative also makes the book of interest to lay readers in community groups or retreat settings.