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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454981703321

Titolo

Communication and aging / / Jon F. Nussbaum. [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York ; ; London : , : Routledge, , 2011

ISBN

1-135-66726-8

1-282-37884-8

9786612378843

1-4106-0607-4

0-585-34459-0

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (390 p.)

Collana

LEA's communication series

Altri autori (Persone)

NussbaumJon F

Disciplina

305.26

Soggetti

Older people - United States - Communication

Interpersonal communication

Aging - Psychological aspects

Older people - Social aspects - United States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents in Brief; Contents; Preface; CHAPTER 1: Communication and Aging: Pragmatic and Theoretical Considerations; CHAPTER 2: Attitudes and Ageism; CHAPTER 3: Relational Considerations; CHAPTER 4: Mass Media Use and Aging; CHAPTER 5: Mass Communication Theory and Media Portrayals of Elderly People; CHAPTER 6: Work, Leisure, and Retirement; CHAPTER 7: Aging and the family: Marital Relationships; CHAPTER 8: Aging and the Family: Relational Lifestyle Changes; CHAPTER 9: Aging and the family: Parents, Grandparents, and Siblings

CHAPTER 10: Friendship and AgingCHAPTER 11: Barriers To Conversation Facing Elderly People; CHAPTER 12: Health, Communication, and Aging; CHAPTER 13: Death and Dying; CHAPTER 14: Successful Aging; Author Index; Subject Index

Sommario/riassunto

This text employs a communication perspective to examine the aging process and the ability of individuals to adapt successfully to aging. It



continues the groundbreaking work of the first edition, emphasizing a life-span approach toward understanding the social interaction that occurs during later life. The edition provides a comprehensive update on the existing and emerging research within communication and aging studies and considers such topics as notions of successful aging, positive and negative stereotypes toward older adults, and health communication issues. It raises awareness of the b