{"product_id":"9783319036229","title":"Handbook of LGBT Elders: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Principles, Practices, and Policies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHandbook of LGBT Elders: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Principles, Practices, and Policies\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHarley, Debra A.; Teaster, Pamela B.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking resource presents a wealth of findings and perspectives previously unseen in the LGBT literature. Its focus on psychological, sociopolitical and care delivery issues affecting LGBT elders reveals both the nuanced interplay between diverse sources of identity and multiple sources of stigma and discrimination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecific chapters highlight challenges and resiliencies impacting subpopulations (e.g., racial groups, veterans, immigrants), examine employment and advocacy issues, discuss later-life concerns in context and offer guidelines for relevant, ethical practice. Contributors represent a wide range of fields from psychiatry and gerontology to public health and public policy, reflecting the scope and needs of this diverse and complex population.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the topics in the \u003ci\u003eHandbook\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamily relationships of older LGBT adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe intersection of identities: race, age, sexuality and care network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBisexuality: an invisible community among LGBT elders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplications of the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo money, no work and you're old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisabilities among LGBT elders: responses of medicine, public health, rehabilitation and social work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHandbook of LGBT Elders\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for mental health professionals, psychologists and social workers who work with the LGBT community and the elderly, as well as researchers interested in the LGBT community and aging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2015-08-14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783319036229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-319-03623-6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 254cm x178cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 691\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45660600434828,"sku":"9783319036229","price":107.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783319036229.jpg?v=1776538916","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783319036229","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}