Book Review : Jordan I. Kosberg and Lenard W. Kaye (Eds.), Elderly Men: Special Problems and Professional Challenges. New York: Springer, 1996; $49.95 (cloth

former. Consequently, research has illustrated the rich diversity found among women in later life, whereas older males remain largely homogenized in the research. This book highlights the heterogeneity found among men and the challenges to men in later life that are often overlooked by the general public and by research. The book is divided into six major topical categories: Introduction, Special Settings, Special Populations, Special Problems, Formal and Informal Assistance, and Conclusions. The chapters describe the social, cultural, psychological, physical, and economic variables that affect elderly males. The book is more definitive than scholastic in writing style, as Kosberg and Kaye explain that it follows an applied, as opposed to a theoretical, perspective. Accordingly, each chapter includes suggested interventions to meet the needs of older men.