Older Men′s Lives

by Edward H. Thompson Jr. (Editor)

In this multidisciplinary portrait of men and their concerns in later life, the contributors use both a life course and gendered perspective to point out that the image and self-image of men are continually reconstructed throughout the life cycle. Issues examined include: the position of older men in society and the changes wrought in their status and roles over time; men′s relationships to spouse, children, grandchildren and friends; and policy implications.

276 pages, Hardcover

First published June 7, 1994