Overview

This annotated bibliography surveys the significant research from the last 20 years about the legal, medical, psychological, social, and economic aspects of the employment of the elderly. Rife identifies sources dealing with the demography of our aging work force, the characteristics and problems of older workers in different populations, training and placement programs, job searches, age discrimination, and future issues. Researchers, policymakers, students, teachers, and readers in public, business, and institutional libraries will find this unique and current guide to databases, periodicals, government documents, and a broad array of other source materials invaluable. This easy to use interdisciplinary guide offers an introductory overview, topically organized chapters, and full author and subject indexes.

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9780313291913

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.,. John C. Rife has compiled a valuable resource on the employment of older persons....an excellent resource...It covers both historical and current literature and would be of particular use to students in aging studies in economics, sociology and social work....The book is very well organized, making it easy to use and to find references to specific topics. -Journal Of Sociology and Social Welfare

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JOHN C. RIFE, Associate Professor of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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