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EXPECTATIONS: Most assigned
readings will be from the required texts, although some additional independent reference
work will be required from the library and/or web. All participants are expected to be
familiar with the main points and implications of the readings prior to the class during
which they are discussed.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
| Carter, J. (1998) Virtues of Aging |
| Delany, S. & Delany, E. (1993) Having Our Say |
| Delany, S. (1995) On My Own at 107 |
| Rowe, J. & Kahn, R. (1998) Successful Aging |
| Crews, H. (1998) Celebration |
| Gardner, H. (1993) Creating Minds |
| Sparks, N. (1997) The Notebook |
| Latham, A. (1997) The Ballad of Gussie and Clyde |
| Apple, M. (1995) Roommates |
| Albom, M. (1997) Tuesdays at Morries |
SUPPLEMENTARY BACKGROUND TEXT: (not required) Perlmutter,
M. & Hall, E. (1992) Adult Development and Aging, Second Edition. Wiley.
AVAILABILITY: Required books
are available at all the University bookstores; other references are available at the
University or Ann Arbor Libraries, or at local (e.g., Borders) or electronic (e.g.,
amazon) bookstores.
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