At Home in the City: Growing Old in Urban America
Growing Old in Urban America
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Stacy Torres's "At Home in the City" offers a nuanced look at aging in urban America, challenging stereotypes of older adults.
The book follows the lives of older New Yorkers who frequented a local bakery, revealing their resilience and social connections.
Torres's ethnographic study highlights the importance of community and affordable housing for older adults.
The book explores the complexities of aging, including health challenges, financial struggles, and social isolation.
"At Home in the City" provides valuable insights into the lived experiences of older adults and advocates for policies that support their well-being.
The book follows the lives of older New Yorkers who frequented a local bakery, revealing their resilience and social connections.
Torres's ethnographic study highlights the importance of community and affordable housing for older adults.
The book explores the complexities of aging, including health challenges, financial struggles, and social isolation.
"At Home in the City" provides valuable insights into the lived experiences of older adults and advocates for policies that support their well-being.
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Mentioned by Schneur Zalman Newfield as a book detailing the complexities of late life in urban America, based on years of research at a Manhattan bakery.
Stacy Torres, "At Home in the City: Growing Old in Urban America" (U California Press, 2025)
