Beyond sixty-five: the dilemma of old age in america's past
Auteur :
Haber, Carole
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521315074
Date de publication :
22 févr. 1985
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,1 cm
Poids :
290 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book investigates the changing roles and perceptions of old age in nineteenth-century America. It shows how the economic and social transformation of the nation affected the condition of the aged, as it altered beliefs about their abilities and needs.