Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences

Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences, Tenth Edition continues its legacy of providing a comprehensive synthesis of the latest research findings in aging. This newly revised edition maintains the foundational, classic themes while introducing a wealth of emerging topics and perspectives that advance the field in innovative ways. Readers explore the complexities of population dynamics, cohort succession, and policy changes that shape our world, alongside new insights into the multifaceted nature of aging. This edition includes cutting-edge discussions on addiction and substance use in later life, the impacts of COVID-19 on older adults, and the implications of structural racism and health. In addition to these new themes, this new edition expands on critical areas such as caregiving, rural aging, and the biodemography of aging. Topics like climate change and aging, contemporary challenges in long-term care, and the life course implications of incarceration are explored in depth. With new chapters on sexual and gender minorities in later life and the social influences on cognitive health, this edition offers fresh perspectives and valuable insights.

1. Addiction and Substance Use in Later Life 2. Ageism 3. Biodemography of Aging 4. Caregiving for Better Living 5. Challenges of Rural Aging 6. Changing Families in Later Life 7. Climate Change and Aging 8. Computational or "Big Data" Approaches for Understanding Aging Populations 9. Contemporary Challenges in Long-Term Care 10. Disability in Later Life 11. Ethnography and Aging 12. Impacts of COVID on older adults 13. Income Inequality and Insecurity in Old Age 14. Life Course Implications of Death of Family Members 15. Life Course Implications of Incarceration 16. Life Course Perspective on Education and Health 17. Medicare and Health Policy for Older Adults 18. Migration and Immigration in Later Life 19. Sexual and Gender Minorities in Later Life 20. Social Influences on Cognitive Health 21. Social Isolation and Integration 22. Social Theories of Aging 23. Sociocultural Variability in the Older Latino Population 24. Structural Racism and Health in Later Life