Aging: Concepts and Controversies

Aging: Concepts and Controversies, 10th Edition, examines gerontology through core questions and debates rather than offering a single perspective on older populations. The textbook uses this inquiry-focused structure to prompt critical evaluation of aging.

Authors Harry R. Moody and Jennifer R. Sasser structure their overview across three main domains: aging over the life course, health care, and socioeconomic trends. Each section connects empirical data with conceptual frameworks to help students analyze the origins of major controversies.

Honored with the 2022 McGuffey Longevity Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association, this textbook is also utilized as a study resource for counseling licensure tests such as the NCE and CPCE.