Golden Years
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Imagine a time when Americans toiled until death. "Golden Years" unveils the surprising history of old age in modern America, revealing how a dignified retirement became a promised right. James Chappel explores the evolution of aging, shaped by policy, activism, and culture, culminating in mass retirement after WWII. However, this security crumbled, replaced by longer lives, spiraling costs, and economic precarity. Understanding this past is crucial to shaping a better future for older Americans.
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