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Experiencing old age in ancient Rome /

"Today we are aware of ageing as an issue that affects us all, whether we are elderly ourselves or not. Getting old challenges us as individuals and as societies - physically and economically, intellectually and culturally. Karen Cokayne explores how the physical, intellectual and emotional imp...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Cokayne, Karen, 1944-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Routledge, 2003.
Colección:Routledge classical monographs.
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • pt. I. Physical aspects of old age
  • l. Appearances
  • 2. Old age: an ancient disease?
  • pt. II. Intellectual aspects of old age
  • 3. Decline of the intellect
  • 4. Negative mental characteristics
  • 5. Wisdom and experience
  • pt. III. Emotional aspects of old age
  • 6. Sexuality
  • 7. Abuse of old women
  • 8. Family.