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Gerontology - anthropology in gerontological research

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Topics on gerontology are grossly under-represented in the German anthropological field of research. Nevertheless, new establishments of distinct research centres in the gerontological area indicate a trend towards innovative and interdisciplinary research. Up to now, anthropology has contributed relatively few studies to gerontological questions. Considering the increasing social importance of gerontological issues, the present paper attempts to present research fields and perspectives that are relevant to anthropological studies in gerontology. Three subject areas are addressed: (1) current involvement of anthropology in gerontological research, (2) evaluation of prospects for future anthropological studies in gerontology, and (3) general objectives as well as specific research areas under special consideration of applied issues.