101 Careers in Gerontology

* Paperback: 200 pages
* 1 edition (Jun 15 2007)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0826115063
* ISBN-13: 9780826115065


This book is first and foremost a "career guide" that will help readers explore job paths and positions that are established, emerging, and potential in the world of professional gerontology. The book intertwines career position profiles with interviews with individuals who currently hold some of the positions. 68 profiles cover 100 different career positions and the author suggests an additional 132 career positions that are possible in outside disciplines (e.g., anthropology, history, philosophy); professional fields (actuary, clothing emerging subfields (entrepreneurial gerontology and religious/spiritual gerontology); or are based on aging-related issues (elder abuse; exercise and fitness; intimacy and substance abuse). Key features: Wide array of disciplines and professional fields represented Inclusion of relevant organizations and web sites for follow-up Extensive glossary Based on an academic course the author has taught for many years

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