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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 Morrie’s

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.