Book
The coming of age / Simone de Beauvoir ; translated by Patrick O'Brian.
Record details
- ISBN: 039331443X
- ISBN: 9780393314434
- Physical Description: 585 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Norton, 1996.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally published: 1972. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Older people. Aged. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | HV 1451 .B438 1996 | 30775305497449 | General Collection | Available | - |
Summary
The Coming of Age
What do the words elderly, old, and aged really mean? How are they used by society, and how in turn do they define the generation that we are taught to respect and love but instead castigate and avoid? Most importantly, how is our treatment of this generation a reflection of our society's values and priorities? In The Coming of Age, Simone de Beauvoir seeks greater understanding of our perception of elders. With bravery, tenacity, and forceful honesty, she guides us on a study spanning a thousand years and a variety of different nations and cultures to provide a clear and alarming picture of "Society's secret shame"--the separation and distance from our communities that the old must suffer and endure.
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