About the book
In lively, accessible prose, this book expands the reach and depth of age studies. A review of age studies methods in theory, literature, and practice leads readers to see how their own intersectional identities shape their beliefs about age, aging, and old age. This study asks readers to interrogate the \"texts\" of menopause, self-help books on aging, and foundational age studies works. In addition to the study of these nonfiction texts, the poetry and prose of Doris Lessing, Lucille Clifton, and Louise Erdrich serve as vehicles for exploring how age relations work, including how they invoke readers into kinships of reciprocal care as othermothers, otherdaughters, and otherelders. The literary chapters examine how gifted storytellers provide enactments, portrayals, and metaphorical uses of age to create transformative potential.
Editions of Age Becomes Us
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438456973
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438456966
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438456980
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In lively, accessible prose, this book expands the reach and depth of age studies. A review of age studies methods in theory, literature, and practice leads readers to see how their own intersectional identities shape their beliefs about age, aging, and old age. This study asks readers to interrogate the \"texts\" of menopause, self-help books on aging, and foundational age studies works. In addition to the study of these nonfiction texts, the poetry and prose of Doris Lessing, Lucille Clifton, and Louise Erdrich serve as vehicles for exploring how age relations work, including how they invoke readers into kinships of reciprocal care as othermothers, otherdaughters, and otherelders. The literary chapters examine how gifted storytellers provide enactments, portrayals, and metaphorical uses of age to create transformative potential.
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What is Age Becomes Us about?
In lively, accessible prose, this book expands the reach and depth of age studies. A review of age studies methods in theory, literature, and practice leads readers to see how their own intersectional identities shape their beliefs about age, aging, and old age. This study asks readers to interrogate the \"texts\" of menopause, self-help books on aging, and foundational age studies works. In addition to the study of these nonfiction texts, the poetry and prose of Doris Lessing, Lucille Clifton, and Louise Erdrich serve as vehicles for exploring how age relations work, including how they invoke readers into kinships of reciprocal care as othermothers, otherdaughters, and otherelders. The literary chapters examine how gifted storytellers provide enactments, portrayals, and metaphorical uses of age to create transformative potential.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Age Becomes Us?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Gender studies, gender groups
Where can I read a sample of Age Becomes Us?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438456973
How long is Age Becomes Us and how many pages does it have?
Age Becomes Us has 214 page(s)
Is Age Becomes Us part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Feminist Criticism and Theory
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Age Becomes Us?
Leni Marshall
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Age Becomes Us is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438456973) and paperback(ISBN 9781438456966) and pdf(ISBN 9781438456980)
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