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Peer reviewedFisher, Bradley J. – Teaching Sociology, 1991
Examines the use of life histories as a method for explaining successful aging patterns. Describes a life-history research project in which undergraduates personalize material learned in social gerontology courses, integrating the life experience and theories. Sensitizes students to the impact of social forces on successful aging. Argues this…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Autobiographies, Biographies
