The Denial of Aging
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THE THESIS
The denial of aging explores the pervasive societal and individual resistance to the natural process of aging.
THE SCOPE MAP
- What You Will Find:
- An examination of how Western culture actively avoids and pathologizes aging.
- Analysis of the medical and social systems that perpetuate the denial of aging.
- Discussion of the ethical implications of anti-aging interventions.
- Exploration of alternative perspectives on aging and the life course.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book is recognized for its critical examination of societal attitudes towards aging, challenging the notion that aging is solely a medical problem to be overcome. It prompts readers to consider the ethical dimensions of anti-aging technologies and the cultural forces that shape our perception of growing old. The work is seen as a significant contribution to discussions on gerontology and the sociology of aging, encouraging a more nuanced understanding of the life course.
Page Count:
341
Publication Date:
2006-01-01
ISBN-10:
0674021487
Health
Philosophy
Non-Fiction
Gerontology
Medical Ethics
Sociology
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