{"product_id":"9780387463407","title":"Women over 50: Psychological Perspectives","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWomen over 50: Psychological Perspectives\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eMuhlbauer, Varda; Chrisler, Joan C.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA woman’s middle age had traditionally been regarded as a time of loss and decline. But in the wake of the women's movement and other societal and cultural events, a profound shift has taken place. Far from being marginalized, midlife women stand at the forefront of a great transformation of cultural perceptions and attitudes. They are rejecting stereotypes, embracing new opportunities, and forming what this important book terms \"a new collective middle-aged identity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen over 50: Psychological Perspectives\u003c\/strong\u003e analyzes the challenges, benefits, coping strategies, problems, and accomplishments associated with the midlife experience. Ten chapters present the state of research (and correct longstanding myths) regarding significant aspects of middle-aged women's lives:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMind-body: illness, body image, exercise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove, romance, and sexuality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship and support systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The sandwich generation\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-creating the role of grandmothers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetirement and financial stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing personal empowerment to empower others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality of life and future directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWomen over 50 \u003c\/strong\u003ebridges a major knowledge gap in the feminist-psychology literature, making it an essential resource for clinicians and advanced students. It balances optimism and realism about older women’s lives—and younger women’s futures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2007-01-25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9780387463407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-0-387-46341-4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 206\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47667450740876,"sku":"9780387463407","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780387463407.jpg?v=1776454365","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780387463407","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}