Women and Aging

<p>Aging in women has traditionally been defined by the menopause however it is often social and economic changes which are more important to women.<br>In <em>Aging in Women</em> Linda Gannon redresses the balance. From a feminist perspective she critically reviews current research and provides a more comprehensive analysis of the psychological effects of life-span changes for older women. Some of the topics she explores include second careers empty-nest divorce chronic illness retirement and sexuality.</p>