Toward Social System Theory: Implications for Older People with Developmental Disabilities and Service Delivery.

Dossa, Parin A.

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ERIC Number: EJ419630

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Publication Date: 1990

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Toward Social System Theory: Implications for Older People with Developmental Disabilities and Service Delivery.

Dossa, Parin A.

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, v30 n4 p303-19 1990

Discusses how and why older persons with developmental disabilities have emerged as special category. Discussion makes reference to social systems theory, reviews social systems theory, and presents basic systemic tenets. Uses these tenets to examine historical development of social gerontology and present trends in service delivery system. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities, Gerontology, Older Adults, Social Systems, Systems Approach, Trend Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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