Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents V
3. Preface VII
4. Chapter 1. Background 1
5. Chapter 2. Transitions 15
6. Chapter 3. Widowhood 45
7. Chapter 4. Never-Married Older Men 125
8. Chapter 5. Activities: Being and Doing 143
9. Chapter 6. Loneliness 181
10. Chapter 7. The Meaning of Living Alone 203
11. Appendix 1. Research Methods 223
12. Appendix 2. Recommendations for Service Providers 239
13. References 257
14. Index 263