Global Aging: Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course, Second Edition, by Frank J. Whittington, PhD, offers a comprehensive and updated exploration of aging across diverse global contexts. This seminal work, published by Springer Publishing Company on December 13, 2019, delves into both the universal similarities and the significant sociocultural differences that characterize the aging experience worldwide. Distinguished by its unique comparative approach, the second edition has been thoroughly revised and reorganized to provide expanded coverage of key areas within social gerontology. New and updated topics include a deeper examination of health behavior, health care systems, family dynamics and caregiving, the role of older workers, and retirement trends. The book further enriches its content with fresh insights into living environments, religious beliefs and practices, environmental threats, cross-cultural perspectives on dementia, ageism as depicted in advertising, the development of age-friendly communities, the impact of global immigration and cultural assimilation on older populations, and end-of-life caregiving. Featuring an increased number of non-Western contributors, this edition incorporates additional case studies, personal narratives, and focused essays that reflect evolving societal norms and contemporary issues. Each chapter concludes with discussion questions, facilitating deeper engagement with the material. The ISBN-10 for this edition is 0826162533, and the ISBN-13 is 978-0826162533. This volume is an invaluable resource for gerontologists, students and scholars in aging studies, demographers, and global studies professionals.