Author: James S. Jackson
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 366
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book provides a systematic overview of the status and life situations of elderly black Americans. Based on an empirical national survey, the contributors examine the major substantive issues related to psychological and social dimensions of ageing from a perspective that addresses the population's special circumstances and strengths. Sections are devoted to community, friends and family; church and religion; health, social functioning and well-being; group identity and political participation; and retirement and work.
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Download or read book Aging in Black America written by James S. Jackson and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1993 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a systematic overview of the status and life situations of elderly black Americans. Based on an empirical national survey, the contributors examine the major substantive issues related to psychological and social dimensions of ageing from a perspective that addresses the population's special circumstances and strengths. Sections are devoted to community, friends and family; church and religion; health, social functioning and well-being; group identity and political participation; and retirement and work.