Cultures of Aging in a Globalized World - Approaches from Transnational American Studies

What does aging mean in a globalized world torn between imperatives of success and fears of decline? The contributors bring together a variety of perspectives and approaches regarding the conceptualization of age between narratives of successful aging and decline. Drawing from the rich field of American studies in conversation with the social sciences, the interdisciplinary volume presents a new approach to aging that may serve as a starting point for ongoing discussion.