First published in 1993. This present volume, co-edited by two sociologists, Jon Hendricks of the United States and Carolyn Rosenthal of Canada, focuses on a comparative, cross-national discussion of social policies of the United States and Canada, especially those related to health care. The uniqueness of this work lies in the fact that it views family experiences from both a Canadian and an American perspective. In addition, this book not only fills a gap in our knowledge of social policies, but contributes to our understanding of how these policies shape and affect the lives of older families in both countries.