Singular Paths

Old Men Living Alone
Erscheinungsjahr 1988
ISBN: 978-0-231-06207-7
Verlag: Columbia University Press

Buch, Englisch, 265 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 230 mm x 151 mm, Gewicht: 410 g

Singular Paths, based extensively on interviews, breaks fresh ground by describing specifically the situations, experiences, and feelings of the often-overlooked single and widowed elderly male. Robert L. Rubinstein suggests that these men must be viewed as individuals and it is this approach which colors the presentation of his research findings. He shows how older men find enjoyment in life using personal and social resources and existing opportunities.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rubinstein, Robert L.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Tod, Sterbehilfe: Soziale und Ethische Themen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PrefaceBackgroundTransitionsWidowhoodNever-Married Older MenActivities: Being and DoingLonelinessThe Meaning of Living AloneAppendix 1. Research MethodsAppendix 2. Recommendatiions for Service ProvidersReferences

Über Autor(innen)

Robert L. Rubinstein is senior research anthropologist in the Behavioral Research Department at the Philadelphia Geriatric Center.