Book Reviews -- Experiencing the Life Cycle: A Social Psychology of Aging (2Nd Ed.) by Jeffrey M. Clair, David S. Karp and William C. Yoels

Roberto, Karen A., Family Relations

Clair, Jeffrey, M., Karp, David, S., & Yoels, William, C. (1993). Experiencing the Life Cycle: A Social Psychology of Aging (2nd ed.). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. 259 pp. Hardcover ISBN 0-398-05877-6, price $52.75.

The authors of this book employ a symbolic interaction perspective as the means to explore social-psychological aspects of the aging process. Their basic premise is that "aging is a social construction taking place within the confines of history and culture" (p. 30). This theme is carefully and effectively woven throughout the seven chapters of this book.

In the first chapter, the authors present examples of societal norms governing the aging process …

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Publication information: Article title: Book Reviews -- Experiencing the Life Cycle: A Social Psychology of Aging (2Nd Ed.) by Jeffrey M. Clair, David S. Karp and William C. Yoels. Contributors: Roberto, Karen A. - Author. Journal title: Family Relations. Volume: 43. Issue: 1 Publication date: January 1994. Page number: 108. © 2002 Family Relations. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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