Pulitzer Prize General Non Fiction Winner
Why Survive? Being Old in America
by Robert N. Butler
Summary
A pioneering study on the social, economic, and psychological challenges facing the elderly in the United States. It critiques "ageism" in medicine and policy.
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Historical Context & Significance
Butler was a gerontologist who coined the term "ageism." His win brought national attention to the needs of a rapidly aging American population.