Ages in Conflict : A Cross-Cultural Perspective on Inequality Between Old and Young

A study of age inequalities in nonindustrial societies. Discusses the ways in which tensions between old and young are expressed, the consequences of this inequality, and how these relationships change over time. Acknowledgments Introduction 1. What Is Old Age? 2. Consequences of Age Inequality: I 3. Consequences of Age Inequality: II 4. Consequences of Age Inequality: III 5. Age Conflict and Accommodation 6. The Old Person as Witch 7. Social Change: Age Inequality, Tensions, and Conflict 8. Conclusion: Inequality Between Old and Young in Nonindustrial Societies Appendix Notes References Index