Opportunities in Gerontology and Aging Services Careers (Opportunities Inseries) [Hardcover]

Ellen Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1995 | Series: Opportunities Inseries

Describes jobs working with the elderly, and discusses the educational requirements, responsibilities, salaries, working conditions, and chances for advancement.

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A World of Career Opportunities

VGM's Opportunities in . . . series of more than 100 career-specific titles is an invaluable resource for those who want to find out all they can about the professions that interest them. No other series provides such a wide range of comprehensive and current information on virtually every job available.

In Opportunities in Gerontology and Aging Services Careers, you'll find:

• Detailed descriptions of occupational choices that allow you to work with seniors, including nursing, law, advocacy, teaching, architecture, and more
• Useful information about academic programs, internships, and community programs to help you plan your training
• Expert advice on finding employment resources, including federal and state agencies, trade and professional organizations, Internet sites, and more
• Specific information about some of the "silent" issues involving older adults, including emotional and physical abuse, drug abuse, and illiteracy

These indispensable guides will tell you everything you need to know in order to make an intelligent and informed decision about your career--and your future.

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McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 149 pages
• Publisher: Vgm Career Horizons (April 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844244368
• ISBN-13: 978-0844244365
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,838,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time or money, April 24, 2003

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This review is from: Opportunities in Gerontology and Aging Services Careers, Rev. Ed. (Paperback)

Whoever wrote the front and back promo covers for this book did not apparently read the book. The book is a very general overview of the fact that there are aging jobs-- in other words, no new information for anyone over the age of 14.

The "up to date salary statistics and earning potential" information advertised on the cover consists of the author saying that there is a broad range of earning potential.

The "essential advice from the experts" consists of a reference list at the end.

Very poor book-- the worst example I can remember of advertising far exceeding content.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Book review-Opportunities in Gerontology & Aging Services Careers, Rev.Ed., July 17, 2006

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This review is from: Opportunities in Gerontology and Aging Services Careers, Rev. Ed. (Paperback)

As a very basic overview about Gerontology work force opportunties, this is a good start. May need more updating as this field is expanding tremendously.