Old Age in the New Land - The American Experience since 1790 (Paperback)


Originally published in 1978. Drawing on a wide range of sources from social, intellectual, and political history, Old Age in the New Land analyzes the changing fates and fortunes of America's elderly in the course of its history. By providing a historical perspective on society's conceptions of aging-and its effects on human lives-Achenbaum's work offers valuable insights for historians, sociologists, gerontologists, and others interested in the "graying" of America.

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Originally published in 1978. Drawing on a wide range of sources from social, intellectual, and political history, Old Age in the New Land analyzes the changing fates and fortunes of America's elderly in the course of its history. By providing a historical perspective on society's conceptions of aging-and its effects on human lives-Achenbaum's work offers valuable insights for historians, sociologists, gerontologists, and others interested in the "graying" of America.

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Imprint

Johns Hopkins University Press

Country of origin

United States

Release date

April 2020

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Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

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Dimensions

229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

258

ISBN-13

978-1-4214-3506-0

Barcode

9781421435060

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LSN

1-4214-3506-3



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