1.  Introduction to the Sociology of Aging: An International Perspective
      The History of the Modern World
      The History of Aging in America
      A History of the Sociology of Aging
      Aging Populations and National Characteristics
      Aging in an International Perspective

2.  Demographics of Aging
      Demographic Transition
      Modernization Theory
      Age Structure
      A Synthesis of Demographic Changes
      Summary

3.  Theory and Research Methods of Aging
      Theoretical Perspectives
      Aging Theories
      Research Methods
      Research Methodologies and Aging
      Summary

4.  Family Relations and Social Support Systems
      Family: Definitions, Structure, and Aging
      Spousal Relations
      Children and Extended Family Relations
      Grandparents
      Elder Abuse
      Formal Support Systems
      The Future of Family Relations and Aging
      Summary

5. Living Arrangements
      Housing Policy in the United States
      Housing Policy in Other Nations
      Housing Options
      The Future of Living Arrangements
      Summary

6.  The Politics of Aging
      The Political Arena and Public Policy
      Aging Policy in an International Context
      The Politics of Aging
      Political Involvement of Aging Populations
      The Future of Aging Policy
      Summary

7.  The Economics of Aging
      The Economics of Growing Older
      Retirement
      The Economics of Retirement
      Summary

8.  The Health of Aging Populations
      Aging and Health Care Systems
      Health Care Models
      An Assessment
      Social Determinants of Health
      Health Problems Within Aging Populations
      Health Policy and Aging
      Summary

9.  Death and Dying
      Historical Perspectives on Death and Dying
      Confronting Death
      The Politics of Dying
      The Institutionalization of Death and Dying
      Summary

10.  Religion and Aging
      Religious Beliefs
      Religious Attendance
      Religious Behavior and Aging
      Religion, Aging, and History
      Summary

11.  The Future of Aging
      The Future of Aging
      The Future of Aging: A General Analysis
      Summary