Social Groups: Elderly
"Aging and Everyday Life"
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"Blackwell Readers in Sociology" series; This work presents a balanced view of the ageing experience, departing from both positive and negative stereotypes. The editors' research reveals that much, if not most, of the experience that takes place at any point of life also occurs in one's later years. With 0. Paperback, 504 pages. Size: 244 x 172 mm. Weight: 887g.
Author: (Gubrium, Jaber F., ed.)
ISBN: 0631217088
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
Date: 2000 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Social Groups: Elderly
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"The Berlin Aging Study"Aging From 70 to 100
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An extensive, multidisciplinary study of old age and aging, ranging from 70 to 100 years. With illustrations. New ed. Paperback, 564 pages. Size: 255 x 179 mm. Weight: 977g.
Author: (Baltes, Paul B., ed.)
ISBN: 0521000033
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date: 2001 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Social Groups: Elderly
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"Cognitive Aging"A Primer
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This work offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of how the cognitive system changes as a function of normal ageing, as well as what areas of cognitive function are more resistant to age changes. With 43 line drawings, 34 figures. Paperback, 288 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 499g.
Author: (Park, Denise C., ed.)
ISBN: 0863776922
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date: 1999 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Social Groups: Elderly
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"The Futures of Old Age"
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What is the future of old age? How will families, services, and economies adapt to an older population? This book places these questions in the context of social and political change, and assesses what the various futures of old age might be. It deals with key contemporary themes, including: population ageing; health; wealth; pensions; and more. With illustrations. Paperback, 272 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 420g.
Author: (Vincent, John A., ed.)
ISBN: 1412901081
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Date: 2006 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Social Groups: Elderly
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"Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences"
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"Handbook of Aging" series; Discussing topics - Aging and Time, Aging and Social Structure, Social Factors and Social Institutions, and Aging and Society, this book includes topics like technological change and aging, religion and aging. It provides a summary and evaluation of research on the social aspects of aging and is useful to students, researchers and practitioners. With illustrations. 6 rev ed. Paperback, 544 pages. Size: 254 x 178 mm. Weight: 1140g.
Author: (Binstock, Robert H., ed.)
ISBN: 0120883880
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Date: 2006 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Social Groups: Elderly
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"Older People and Their Needs"A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective
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Offers a resource of debate and practical ideas on how to prepare for dignity and quality of life during the final decades of life. As well as discussing physical independence, mobility, nutrition, continence and dementia, the book suggests ideas for financial planning. With index. Paperback, 220 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author: (Corley, Gianetta, ed.)
ISBN: 1861560834
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Date: 1999 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Social Groups: Elderly
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"Psychological Problems of Ageing"Assessment, Treatment and Care
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"Wiley Series in Clinical Psychiatry" series; The mental health and well being of elderly people is a growing concern worldwide. This book deals with the principles and practice of the clinical psychology of ageing and the psychological treatment and care of the elderly. With illustrations. Paperback, 368 pages. Size: 227 x 153 mm. Weight: 520g.
Author: (Woods, Robert T., ed.)
ISBN: 047197434X
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Date: 1999 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Social Groups: Elderly
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"Ways of Aging"
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A collection of ten original essays on the experience of ageing. Written and edited by social gerontologists, and focusing on everyday experiences, these essays draw from original case studies to look at some diverse ways of growing and being older. With 0. Paperback, 240 pages. Size: 229 x 152 mm. Weight: 342g.
Author: (Gubrium, Jaber F., ed.)
ISBN: 0631230599
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
Date: 2002 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Social Groups: Elderly
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"Women and Aging Women and Aging"
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"Women's Studies Quarterly" series; Paperback, 154 pages. Weight: 220g.
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ISBN: 1558611223
Publisher: Feminist Press at the City University of New York
Date: 1989 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Social Groups: Elderly (V. 17, No. 1 & 2)
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"Inheritance in Contemporary America"The Social Dimensions of Giving Across Generations
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From nuclear and extended families to the state and nongovernmental bodies, this study explores how attitudes toward giving are evolving and confronts in stark terms the legacy that these shifts in attitude will leave. It is suitable for scholars and practitioners in gerontology, sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, and public policy. With 5 line drawings. Hardback, 200 pages. Size: 229 x 152 mm. Weight: 420g.
Author: Angel, Jacqueline Lowe
ISBN: 0801887631
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Date: 2008 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Social Groups: Elderly
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"Psychology of Aging"Theory, Research and Intervention
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This comprehensive revision continues to approach ageing from a psychological viewpoint, not a sociological one. It shows how psychological research translates into practice and includes sections on interventions where appropriate. With illustrations. 3 rev ed. Hardback, 655 pages. Size: 241 x 197 mm. Weight: 899g.
Author: Belsky, Janet K.
ISBN: 0534359124
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Date: 1998 (United States)
Readership: Undergraduate Social Groups: Elderly
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"Promoting Health in Old Age"Critical Issues in Self Health Care
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"Rethinking Ageing" series; Explores the practice of self health care in later life. This book brings together literature from the areas of health education and promotion, self help, and gerontology, in order to explain the research approaches and developments. It examines self health care practices of older people, using results from an action research project. With illustrations. Paperback, 208 pages. Size: 228 x 149 mm. Weight: 340g.
Author: Bernard, Miriam
ISBN: 0335192475
Publisher: Open University Press
Date: 2000 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Social Groups: Elderly
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"Ageing With a Lifelong Disability"A Guide to Practice, Program and Policy Issues for Human Services Professionals
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The author presents strategies for the various challenges involved in the physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of ageing and proposes an integrated framework of service development and policy directions for the implementation of these strategies. With references, index. Paperback, 320 pages. Weight: 476g.
Author: Bigby, Chris
ISBN: 1843100770
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Date: 2003 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Social Groups: Elderly
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"The Healthy Aging Brain"Sustaining Attachment, Attaining Wisdom
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Emphasising neural plasticity and growth, this book explains the social brain over time, offering readers skills and strategies for maintaining and enhancing a healthy brain throughout their lives. Hardback, 380 pages. Size: 219 x 154 mm. Weight: 629g.
Author: Cozolino, Louis
ISBN: 0393705137
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Social Groups: Elderly
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"Group Activities With Older Adults"
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With illustrations. Spiral Bound, 144 pages. Size: 297 x 210 mm. Weight: 545g.
Author: Dent, Vicki
ISBN: 0863883427
Publisher: Speechmark Publishing Ltd
Date: 2003 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Social Groups: Elderly
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