Book Release - Communication for Successful Aging

Howard Giles, CALS-affiliated faculty member, co-authors new book on communication and successful aging

November 21, 2022

Howard Giles, Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Communication at UCSB, in collaboration with colleagues, is excited to announce the upcoming release of his latest book, Communication for Successful Aging: Empowering Individuals Across the Lifespan. The book delves into the crucial role of communication in the aging process and how it differs among social groups and cultural communities. It also explains how communication can empower people as they age and the importance of how we talk about aging. The book has been praised as a timely resource on aging well for our post-pandemic world that holds insights on enhancing the experience of aging for both general and academic audiences.