Social gerontology, as a branch of gerontology, is specifically concerned with the social aspects of this stage of life, as compared to the physical or biological aspects of aging. Topics addressed by social gerontologists include family relationships, health, economics, retirement, widowhood, and care for the elderly. Social gerontologists not only rely on research from various social sciences—such as sociology, psychology, economics, and political science—but they also seek to understand how the biological processes of aging affect the social manifestations of this stage. The research findings of social gerontologists are used in the applied fields of social work, public administration, urban and regional planning, and many others to help professionals design and implement programs and policies for the elderly in an increasingly aging society.

• Author: Jill Quadagno
• Translated by: Dr. Mufid Najib Hawashin
• Number of Pages: 568
• Year of Publication: 2023
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First
• Print Color: Black
• Dimensions (cm): 17*24
• Weight (kg): 0.946
• Barcode: 9789957922856