Growing old in America
(eBook)
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Published
Detroit : Gale, 2012.
Format
eBook
Physical Desc
1 online resource (viii, 211 pages) : ill., maps.
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LC Subjects
Older people -- Crimes against -- United States.
Older people -- Economic conditions.
Older people -- Education -- United States.
Older people -- Employment -- United States.
Older people -- Housing -- United States.
Older people -- Medical care -- United States.
Older people -- Mental health -- United States.
Older people -- Political activity -- United States.
Older people -- United States -- Statistics.
Retirement -- United States.
Older people -- Economic conditions.
Older people -- Education -- United States.
Older people -- Employment -- United States.
Older people -- Housing -- United States.
Older people -- Medical care -- United States.
Older people -- Mental health -- United States.
Older people -- Political activity -- United States.
Older people -- United States -- Statistics.
Retirement -- United States.
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Language
English
ISBN
9781414482682 (electronic book)
Notes
General Note
"ISSN 1538-6686."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Explores the current condition of growing old in the United States. Includes the economic status of older people; Medicare and Medicaid; the living arrangements of older adults; working and retirement; and the education levels, voting trends, and political behavior of older Americans. Physical and mental health problems; drug and alcohol abuse; care for seniors; crime; and death and dying are also covered.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wexler, B. (2012). Growing old in America . Gale.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wexler, Barbara. 2012. Growing Old in America. Gale.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wexler, Barbara. Growing Old in America Gale, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wexler, Barbara. Growing Old in America Gale, 2012.
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| Last Indexed | 2024-04-13 02:21:44AM |
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