02401nam 2200565Ia 450 991082367010332120200520144314.01-281-86310-697866118631040-8261-7003-X(CKB)1000000000718998(EBL)423593(OCoLC)476263671(SSID)ssj0000100264(PQKBManifestationID)11113556(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000100264(PQKBWorkID)10020358(PQKB)10971472(MiAaPQ)EBC423593(Au-PeEL)EBL423593(CaPaEBR)ebr10265307(EXLCZ)99100000000071899819990312d1999 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrAgeism negative and positive /Erdman B. Palmore2nd ed.New York Springer Pub.c19991 online resource (281 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-8261-7002-1 Includes bibliographical references and index.Contents; Foreword; Preface; Part I: Concepts; Part II: Causes And Consequences; Part III: Institutional Patterns; Part IV: Reducing Ageism; Appendix A: The Facts on Aging Quizzes; Appendix B: Ageist Humor; Appendix C: Annotated Bibliography; References; IndexIn this updated edition, Palmore provides a comprehensive review of many different forms of ageism-including the interesting notion of positive ageism, which projects onto the elderly as a group traditional virtues like wisdom and thrift. He discusses both the individual and social influences on attitudes toward the aged; analyzes institutional patterns of ageism; and explores ways to used to reduce the impact of ageism on the elderly. This book is a valuable resource and text for students and professionals interested in the sociology of aging in our society. OLD COPY:. Erdman Palmore has studAgeismUnited StatesOlder peopleUnited StatesAgeismOlder people305.26/0973Palmore Erdman Ballagh1930-1757640MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910823670103321Ageism4195549UNINA