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3%OFF. Ed(S): Orel, Nancy A.; Fruhauf, Christine A. - The Lives of LGBT Older Adults. Understanding Challenges and Resilience.  - 9781433817632 - V9781433817632
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The Lives of LGBT Older Adults. Understanding Challenges and Resilience.

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Description for The Lives of LGBT Older Adults. Understanding Challenges and Resilience. Hardback. Uses a life course perspective to investigate how LGBT older adults have been shaped by social stigma and systematic discrimination. Although many of their experiences are similar to those of younger LGBT individuals, LGBT elders grew up in a particularly oppressive time, which continues to impact their well-being. Editor(s): Orel, Nancy A.; Fruhauf, Christine A. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ5; JFSK; JFSP; JMD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 590.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) older adults have unique and varying physical and mental health needs. Yet their experiences have often been ignored in gerontological and LGBT studies.

In this important and timely volume, Orel and Fruhauf bring together crucial research from leading experts in the field to shed light on the unique challenges facing this oft-overlooked but growing population.

This book uses a life course perspective to investigate how LGBT older adults have been shaped by social stigma and systematic discrimination. Although many of their experiences are similar to those of younger LGBT individuals, LGBT ... Read more

Thus, the book explores not only the challenges and needs of this population but also their strengths and resilience. The intersection of cultural factors and personal attributes is highlighted.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
American Psychological Association United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Washington DC, United States
ISBN
9781433817632
SKU
V9781433817632
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1

About . Ed(S): Orel, Nancy A.; Fruhauf, Christine A.
Nancy A. Orel, PhD, LPC, received her doctorate in counselor education from the University of Toledo in 1999. In 2000, she joined the faculty of Bowling Green State University, where she is a tenured professor in the Department of Human Services. Dr. Orel currently serves as associate dean of the Gerontology Program (College of Health and Human Services), and graduate ... Read more

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