Aging /

Examines some popular, yet commonly mistaken attitudes towards the aged and their place in society. Discusses two major theories on the aged--the activity theory and the disengagement theory--and the research being done by Bernice Neugarten, Robert Havinghurst, and Sheldon Tobin, of the University...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	CRM Educational Films, McGraw-Hill Films
Other Authors:	Jordan, Peter
Format:	Video VHS
Language:	English
Published:	New York : CRM-McGraw-Hill Films, 1973.
Subjects:	Older people > Social conditions. Old age > Research. Gerontology. Retirement > Social aspects. Stereotypes (Social psychology)

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Summary:	Examines some popular, yet commonly mistaken attitudes towards the aged and their place in society. Discusses two major theories on the aged--the activity theory and the disengagement theory--and the research being done by Bernice Neugarten, Robert Havinghurst, and Sheldon Tobin, of the University of Chicago.
Item Description:	VHS format. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videocassette (21 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Audience:	College to Adult. Aged. Sociology.
Production Credits:	Photography, Bill Kaplan ; editor, Peter Rosten ; music, Basil Poledouris ; consultant, Vern L. Bengtson ; advisor, James Barren.