Gerontological Practice for the 21st Century

Books
Written By Amanda Barusch

A foundational textbook on contemporary gerontological social work practice, co-authored with Virginia E. Richardson and published by Columbia University Press in 2005.

  • Type – book

  • Publisher – Columbia University Press

  • Publication Date – December 1, 2005

  • Format(s) – ebook, hardback, paperback

  • Available at – Columbia University Press

  • Abstract / Synopsis – This comprehensive textbook presents evidence-based approaches to gerontological social work, integrating both individual and policy-level perspectives. It covers psychological, social, and structural issues affecting older adults, including mental health, caregiving, poverty, and health policy. Designed for students and practitioners, it offers a broad framework for understanding aging in the 21st century.

Amanda Barusch

Amanda Barusch has worked as a janitor, exotic dancer, editor, and college professor. She lives in the American West, where she spends as much time as possible on dirt paths. She has an abiding disdain for boundaries and adores ambiguity. Amanda has published eight books of non-fiction, a few poems, and a growing number of short stories. Aging Angry is her first work of creative non-fiction. She uses magical realism to explore deep truths of the human experience in this ever-changing world.

https://www.amandabarusch.com
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