This work describes the relationship between intergenerational practice and theory by combining details about current programmes with developmental and societal information. It presents the components for intergenerational programs that impact on the field's history, current status, and future, the book introduces the basic theoretical information for this human service initiative.

Part 1 Rationale for Intergenrational Programs; Chapter 1 Developmental Theories as the Basis for Intergenerational Programs, Sally Newman, Thomas B. Smith; Chapter 2 The Context of Intergenerational Programs, Christopher R. Ward; Chapter 3 Social Issues Addressed by Intergenerational Programs, James M. McCrea, Thomas B. Smith; Part 2 Background and Descriptions of Intergenerational Programs; Chapter 4 History and Evolution of Intergenerational Programs, Newman Sally; Chapter 5 Types and Models of Intergenerational Programs, James M. McCrea, Thomas B. Smith; Chapter 6 Program Profiles, James M. McCrea, Thomas B. Smith; Part 3 Research and Evaluation of Intergenerational Programs; Chapter 7 Evaluation of Intergenerational Programs, Christopher R. Ward; Chapter 8 Research on Intergenerational Programs, Christopher R. Ward; Part 4 Public Policy and the Future of Intergenerational Programs; Chapter 9 Intergenerational Programs and Public Policy: A Context for Growth and Change, Gary Calhoun, Eric Kingson, Sally Newman; Chapter 10 Intergenerational Approaches to Public Policy: Trends and Challenges, Gary Calhoun, Eric Kingson, Sally Newman; Chapter 11 The Future, Sally Newman;