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Absolute Age , absolute age(true age) The age of a geologic phenomenon measured in present Earth years, rather than its age relative to other geologic phenomena (co… Age Grade And Age Set , age-sets, age-grades Broad age-bands which define the social status, permitted roles, and activities of those belonging to them. Transitions from one… Gerontocracy , Gerontocracy
More than any other topic in historical gerontology, gerontocracy forces us to distinguish between valid representations and stereotypic… Aging , aging, in biology, cumulative changes in an organism, organ, tissue, or cell leading to a decrease in functional capacity. In humans, aging is associ… Apparent Age , apparent age
1. An alternative name that has been proposed for absolute age.
2. An idea current in the nineteenth century among certain naturalists w… Ageism , Ageism
Ageism
The term ageism refers to a deep and profound prejudice against the elderly (Butler). In simple terms, ageism occurs when people stereo…
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