| Description |
x, 467 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Theories of Aging in the Biological, Behavioral, and Social Sciences / John C. Cavanaugh -- 2. Research Methods / John C. Cavanaugh and Susan Krauss Whitbourne -- 3. Culture and Aging / Mark R. Luborsky and Carmit Kurn McMullen -- 4. Physical Changes / Susan Krauss Whitbourne -- 5. Immunity, Disease Processes, and Optimal Aging / Carolyn M. Aldwin and Diane F. Gilmer -- 6. Dying and Bereavement / Robert Kastenbaum -- 7. Basic Cognitive Processes / Elizabeth A. L. Stine-Morrow and Lisa M. Soederberg Miller -- 8. Intelligence and Cognitive Potential in Late Life / Roger A. Dixon and David F. Hultsch -- 9. Self and Personality Development / Gisela Labouvie-Vief and Manfred Diehl -- 10. Clinical Assessment of Older Adults / Barry Edelstein and Kimberly Kalish -- 11. Mental Health and Mental Disorders in Older Adults / Sara Honn Qualls |
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12. Intergenerational Relationships in Later-Life Families: Adult Daughters and Sons as Caregivers to Aging Parents / Mary Ann Parris Stephens and Melissa M. Franks -- 13. Work, Leisure, and Retirement / Harvey L. Sterns and Jennifer Hurd Gray -- 14. Older Adults' Decision-Making Capacity: Institutional Settings and Individual Choices / Michael A. Smyer and Rebecca Allen-Burge -- 15. Public Policy Issues / Robert H. Binstock |
| Summary |
Gerontology: An Interdisciplinary Perspective provides a thorough and broad-based survey of the current knowledge base and is the first gerontology text aimed at the graduate level. The authors of each chapter are leading experts in their respective fields. Each chapter reflects current trends and emerging issues, as well as a firm grounding in previous research and theory, and includes review questions and a list of additional references. The interdisciplinary nature of the text clearly reflects the state of the field and emphasizes the need to take a broader view of age-related phenomena. Ideal for master's level students in gerontology, psychology, sociology, nursing, geriatrics, and related disciplines, Gerontology: An Interdisciplinary Perspective can also serve as a core text in appropriate advanced undergraduate courses |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Aging.
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Gerontology.
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Older people.
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Geriatrics.
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Aging.
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| Author |
Cavanaugh, John C.
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Whitbourne, Susan Krauss.
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| LC no. |
98022404 |
| ISBN |
0195115465 (alk. paper) |
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