Readings in the Political Economy of AgingMeredith Minkler, Carroll L. Estes Includes 16 essays which address many issues from a different perspective suggested by the experience of aging in America. This study explores the political, social, and economic realities which have an impact on Americans as they grow older. |
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Preface | 5 |
INTRODUCTION TO THE POLITICAL | 23 |
The Political Economy of Government Cuts | 37 |
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