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In preparing this 10th edition, I have been helped enormously by the many professors who have used earlier editions and have thoughtfully offered ideas on how to improve the book. In my previous role as director of academic affairs at AARP, it was a privilege to listen to faculty from around the country, and I am indebted to them, although they are not named here. I also acknowledge former colleagues at the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging at Hunter College who helped me over many years to refine the ideas found in these pages. I am especially grateful to the late Rose Dobrof for her guidance and inspiration. Let me express my gratitude to AARP and to John Rother, former executive vice president for policy and strategy, who shared with me his thoughtful reflections on the future of aging in America. Jennifer Sasser, my coauthor, has once again been indispensable. Above all, I thank my wife, Elizabeth, patient reader and thoughtful editor, and my children, Carolyn and Roger, who have made all the difference in my life.

—H. R. M.

Over the past decade, I have experienced many major life changes and transitions. One of the constants has been my ongoing collaboration with Harry “Rick” Moody, for which I continue to be so grateful. To all of the students and colleagues across the country who engage with our book, thank you for your generous ongoing feedback and support—I hope you see many of your very excellent suggestions manifested in this new edition! And, as always and forever, thank you to my family and closest friends for their encouragement and support. Where would I be without your love?

—J. R. S.

SAGE and the authors gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the following reviewers:

 Monika Ardelt, University of Florida

 Lisa Borrero, University of Indianapolis

 Jessica Clontz, Pennsylvania State University

 Han-Jung Ko, Central Michigan University

 Esther Kreider-Verhalle, York College, City University of New York

 Kate de Medeiros, Miami University

 Veronika Ospina-Kammerer, St. Leo University

 Ebony Perez, St. Leo University