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Aging in rural settings : life circumstances and distinctive features

Title: Aging in rural settings : life circumstances and distinctive features / Raymond T. Coward, John A. Krout, editors.
Publication: New York, NY : Springer Pub. Co., [1998], ©1998.

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Description

xv, 299 pages : illustrations; 24 cm

Summary

This text provides the critical dimensions of growing old in rural environments. Prominent researchers explore issues related to life conditions, diversity, services, and public policies for rural elders.
A comprehensive overview of the field, this volume addresses the major contemporary themes that dominate rural living today. Special attention is given to populations such as women, African Americans, the oldest old, and the poor, generally considered at greater risk of poor health, social isolation, and economic vulnerability.

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Contents

Ch. 1. Aging in Rural Environments / John A. Krout and Raymond T. Coward -- Ch. 2. The Rural Elderly: A Demographic Portrait / Diane K. McLaughlin and Leif Jensen -- Ch. 3. Economic Status, Work, and Retirement Among the Rural Elderly / Lorraine T. Dorfman -- Ch. 4. Rural-Urban Contrasts in Elder Health Status: Methodologic Issues and Findings / Rachel E. Wallace and Robert B. Wallace -- Ch. 5. The Mental Health of the Elderly in Rural Environments / Rick J. Scheidt -- Ch. 6. Community and the Local Environment / Graham D. Rowles -- Ch. 7. Families of Elderly Rural Americans / Eleanor Palo Stoller -- Ch. 8. Older Rural Women: Aging in Historical and Current Contexts / B. Jan McCulloch and Vira R. Kivett -- Ch. 9. Older Rural African-Americans / Raymond T. Coward, Julie K. Netzer and Chuck W. Peek -- Ch. 10. Older, Rural, and Poor / Nina Glasgow and David L. Brown -- Ch. 11. The Impact of Elderly Migration on Rural Communities / Charles F. Longino, Jr. and Mark H. Smith --
Ch. 12. The Oldest Old: Residential Differences / Gary R. Lee -- Ch. 13. Services and Service Delivery in Rural Environments / John A. Krout -- Ch. 14. Public Policy and the Rural Elderly / Linda J. Redford.

ISBN

0826197205

LCCN

97049348

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Columbia University Libraries