The "Social Gerontology 9th Ed Hardcover" by Hooyman and Kiyak is a comprehensive textbook focusing on the social aspects of aging in the United States. Published by Allyn & Bacon in 2011, this ninth edition covers a wide range of topics related to gerontology, with a total of 788 pages providing in-depth information for adult education and further study. The book is written in English and designed to serve as a valuable resource for those interested in the social science of aging and older people in society.