The Humanities and Arts in The Gerontological Society of America. (15th May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Achenbaum, W Andrew
• Editors: de Medeiros, Kate
• Is Part Of: Gerontologist. Volume 60:Number 4(2020)
• Page Start: 591
• Page End: 597
• Publication Date: 2020-05-15
• Subjects: History -- GSA -- Humanities and arts; Older people -- Periodicals; Older people -- United States -- Periodicals; 305.2605
• DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnaa038
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0016-9013

Abstract

Abstract: Perspectives from the humanities and arts (H&A) on old age have deep roots in history; they emerged over the centuries along with concurrent scientific investigations. Provisionally invited into the scientific ranks of The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) during the late 1970s, H&A prospered, but grew amid tensions. During 75th-anniversary celebrations, Society members will assess H&A's role in GSA. How can H&A continue to enrich scientific research? How can H&A further advance its own meaningful contributions? Or, should H&A and GSA reconfigure its partnership?