Aging : an Introduction to Gerontology.

In this interdisciplinary text, Lewis R Aiken examines the elements that influence people in the later stages of life. Beginning with an historical overview of gerontology, the author discusses both pragmatic and philosophical concerns within the field. Factors impacting the process and results of a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Aiken, Dr. Lewis R. R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, 1994.
Temas:
Gerontology > United States.
Aging > United States.
Gérontologie > États-Unis.
Vieillissement > États-Unis.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Discrimination & Race Relations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Minority Studies.
Aging
Gerontology
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:In this interdisciplinary text, Lewis R Aiken examines the elements that influence people in the later stages of life. Beginning with an historical overview of gerontology, the author discusses both pragmatic and philosophical concerns within the field. Factors impacting the process and results of ageing are carefully outlined and address such areas as biology, psychology, sociology, economics and politics. The interpersonal variability of the older population is stressed throughout the book, recognizing gender, ethnic, racial and cultural differences. Each chapter concludes with: a tho.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (485 pages)
ISBN:9781452267661
1452267669

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