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The Realities of Aging: An Introduction to Gerontology (6th Edition)  
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ISBN: 0205318029
Format: Handover
Publish Date: June, 2005
 
     
     
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From Book News, Inc.
Second edition published in 1985. Textbook for undergraduate students treats the sociology, biology and physiology, and psychology of aging. Acidic paper. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.


Book Description
A comprehensive, interdisciplinary introduction to the rapidly growing field of gerontology, this book provides the psychological, sociological, and biological aspects of aging. This respected book provides comprehensive coverage of gerontological issues while capturing the complexity inherent in the processes of aging. Emphasizes diversity in the experience of aging as a function of cultural, social, racial/ethnic, and individual variability. Takes a multidisciplinary approach. Provides many examples of aging in other cultures. Includes strong coverage of theories of aging. Contains classic research in gerontology as well as emerging conceptualizations and areas of research. For anyone interested in the study of aging or gerontology.


From the Back Cover
A comprehensive, interdisciplinary introduction to the rapidly growing field of gerontology, this book provides the psychological, sociological, and biological aspects of aging.This respected book provides comprehensive coverage of gerontological issues while capturing the complexity inherent in the processes of aging. Emphasizes diversity in the experience of aging as a function of cultural, social, racial/ethnic, and individual variability. Takes a multidisciplinary approach. Provides many examples of aging in other cultures. Includes strong coverage of theories of aging. Contains classic research in gerontology as well as emerging conceptualizations and areas of research.For anyone interested in the study of aging or gerontology.




The Realities of Aging: An Introduction to Gerontology

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A comprehensive, interdisciplinary introduction to the rapidly growing field of gerontology, this book provides the psychological, sociological, and biological aspects of aging. This respected book provides comprehensive coverage of gerontological issues while capturing the complexity inherent in the processes of aging. Emphasizes diversity in the experience of aging as a function of cultural, social, racial/ethnic, and individual variability.Takes a multidisciplinary approach. Provides many examples of aging in other cultures. Includes strong coverage of theories of aging. Contains classic research in gerontology as well as emerging conceptualizations and areas of research. For anyone interested in the study of aging or gerontology.

FROM THE CRITICS

Booknews

New edition of a textbook for this rapidly expanding discipline, addressing the important health and social issues of the elderly. Arrangement is in five sections: an introduction to the study, biomedical aspects of aging, aging in psychological and social perspective, the aged and society, and special issues. Writing compassionately, Kart (U. of Toledo), begins by addressing the problem of ageism in society, and concludes with an examination of how dying affects both the loved one and the family. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

A text for an introductory course in gerontology, arranged in parts covering an introduction to the study of aging, biomedical aspects, aging in psychological and sociological perspective, the relationship between the aged and society, and special issues, such as race and ethnicity, living environments, long-term care, and death and dying. An epilogue has been rewritten for this edition to reflect current educational and career opportunities in the field. Kart is affiliated with the University of Toledo; Kinney with Miami University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

     



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