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FEATURE ARTICLES

Perceptions of Generation X Toward Older Persons

The Role of Education in Ameliorating Ageist Attitudes

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Pages 147-173 | Received 01 Oct 2003, Accepted 01 Jun 2004, Published online: 22 Oct 2008

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