Aging: Concepts and Controversies [Paperback]

Harry R. Moody (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0803990987 | ISBN-13: 978-0803990982 | Publication Date: January 30, 1998 | Edition: 2nd

In the new, updated edition of this textbook, Harry Moody takes an approach which combines theory with controversy at a time when every aspect of provision for the aged is under scrutiny or attack.

Students are invited to discuss social and ethical issues such as health-care provision and euthanasia, as well as more theoretical arguments about the meaning of old age.

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"The book is clearly written and encourages students to engage in critical thinking about salient issues in gerontology." (Margaret Bull, PhD, RN, FAAN ACTIVITIES, ADAPTATION & AGING ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Harry R. Moody is a graduate of Yale University and received his Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia University. He has taught philosophy at Columbia University, Hunter College, New York University, and the University of California at Santa Cruz. For the past 18 years he has been at the Brookdale Center on Aging of Hunter College in the City University of New York, where he is Executive Director. Earlier, at the National Council on Aging in Washington, DC, he served as Co-Director of its National Policy Center. He is the author of over 75 articles and three books: Abundance of Life: Human Development Policies for an Aging Society (1988), Ethics in an Aging Society (1992), and most recently he published The Five Stages of the Soul (1997), a study of spiritual growth in the second half of life. He is known for his work in older adult education and served as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Elderhostel. He has also been active in the field of biomedical ethics and is an Adjunct Associate of the Hastings Center, Briarcliff, New York. Dr. Moody is currently the Director of Academic Affairs for AARP in Washington, DC. He also serves as Senior Associate with the International Longevity Center-USA and Senior Fellow of Civic Ventures.

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Pine Forge Press; 2nd edition (January 30, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803990987
• ISBN-13: 978-0803990982
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,097,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and Articulate, June 20, 2000

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It is a great resource for anyone studying the aging process or is in the business of caring for the elderly. It confronts major issues that we are dealing with, and attempts to answer tough questions from both a personal, academic, professional and policy perspective.

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This book is extremely informative. Lots of things to consider. Gives many points of view to help one think about choices.

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