Ageism: Health and Employment Contexts

by Todd Nelson and Jamie Macdonald

The worldwide population of adults ages 60 and over has rapidly become the fastest growing age group, making the study of ageism a pressing social issue. Collectively, contributors to this issue draw on strong theoretical traditions and sophisticated multi-methods (cross-sectional, longitudinal, and experimental) to offer empirical evidence toward a greater understanding of the role of ageism in health and employment contexts. This special issue sets...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1119280990
• ISBN13: 9781119280996
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"