Ageing is an activity we are familiar with from an early age. In this Very Short Introduction Nancy A. Pachana discusses the lifelong dynamic changes in biological, psychological, and social functioning involved in ageing.

This text provides multidisciplinary, and comprehensive information about aging in diverse racial and ethnic populations in the U.S. It focuses on public health issues as they relate to older minority Americans, addressing social, behavioral, and biological concerns, particularly on the needs of four major ethnic groups: Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, African American, and Native American.

Most social studies of older people in the United States have focused upon problems and conditions encountered in urban centers. In Older Rural Americans sixteen social scientists representing various regions examine in depth the circumstances of older people in rural America, including demographics and cultural contexts.

This book presents a human rights framework for aging policies, distinguishes between needs and rights of older persons, focuses on policies and programs that can help older people to remain in the community, and explores the issues and challenges of specific older populations.