America the Wise: The Longevity Revolution and the True Wealth of Nations

by Theodore Roszak

Looks at America's feelings towards senior citizens and the way they are perceived by the media, the family, and society as a whole

272 pages, Hardcover

First published September 15, 1998

About the author

Theodore Roszak was Professor Emeritus of history at California State University, East Bay. He is best known for his 1969 text, The Making of a Counter Culture.

Roszak first came to public prominence in 1969, with the publication of his The Making of a Counter Culture[5] which chronicled and gave explanation to the European and North American counterculture of the 1960s. He is generally credited with the first use of the term "counterculture".

Reviews

[Karen Shilvock-Cinefro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Roszak is a history professor that has done a fascinating and thorough task of investigating the trends of America’s baby boom generation. This book covers economics, ethics, social issues, media, physical changes, cognitive issues, longevity, and death. I would have given it 5 stars but some factors such as brain research change so quickly that it is impossible for publications like this to stay up to date.