Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Aging by Douglas C. Kimmel ; Tara Rose; Steven David

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Aging

Research and Clinical Perspectives

Douglas C. Kimmel ; Tara Rose; Steven David

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Agingbrings together cutting-edge research, practical information, and innovative thinking regarding the characteristics and processes of aging among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Written by experts in the field, the book covers a range of subjects and provides a comprehensive knowledge base for practitioners, students, and researchers.Contributors address topics such as sexuality, relationships, legal issues, retirement planning, physical and mental health, substance abuse, community needs, gay and lesbian grandparents, and a model agency dedicated to delivering services to the senior LGBT population. Their writing takes a gay-affirmative approach that focuses on resilience, coping, and successful adaptation to aging and is sensitive to the importance of historical oppression in the lives of older members of sexual minorities. The authors also pay close attention to ethnic and cultural issues and identify where further research is needed.Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Agingis a groundbreaking collection of some of the most significant voices in this area of research today. Gerontologists and those who serve the LGBT community are in great need of the information contained in this singular and definitive resource.

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ISBN 9780231136181
Genre Reference; LGBT Studies/Social Sciences
Publication Date Jun-06
Publisher Columbia University Press
Format Hardcover
No. of Pages 324
Language English
Rating NotRated
Subject Aging – United States; Aging/ United States; Older Gays/ United States; Older Sexual Minorities – United States; Older Sexual Minorities/ United States
BookID 7185

Author: LFWBooks