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Why Survive? Being Old in America

Robert N Butler

Looks at prevailing attitudes toward aging as well as the economic and medical needs of elderly citizens.

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Robert Butler, the author of "Why Survive? Being Old in America", won a Pulitzer Prize for this book in 1975. This book was instrumental in challenging stereotypes about the elderly and promoting a more positive and dignified view of aging.

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He won a Pulitzer Prize for his book, "Why Survive? Being Old in America" in 1975.

— Episode: Model Village

Episode: Model Village

Robert Butler, the author of "Why Survive? Being Old in America", won a Pulitzer Prize for this book in 1975. This book was instrumental in challenging stereotypes about the elderly and promoting a more positive and dignified view of aging.

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He won a Pulitzer Prize for his book, "Why Survive? Being Old in America" in 1975.

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