Writing in plain language, Harris (sociology, emerita, University of Tennessee-Knoxville) examines the subject of aging from a sociological perspective. After an overview of the field of aging and its
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Learn more about age discrimination and how it affects us allThe Encyclopedia of Ageism is a comprehensive review of over 125 aspects of ageism, alphabetically arranged for easy access. Written by 60
