Encyclopedia of Gerontology : Age, Aging, and the Aged (9780122268601)
Edited by James Birren, one of the world's leading researchers in gerontology, this two-volume work is the most comprehensive work on age, aging, and the aged available. This entirely new encyclopedia covers the latest research on the biology, psychology, and sociology of aging in addition to covering how aging is depicted in the humanities. This dynamic field has grown over the years to encompass fascinating studies of development and change with age. This encyclopedia provides a reference source for identifying major areas of investigation and our knowledge to date. Prepared for a college- and professional-level readership, each article provides depth and breadth of coverage, including theory and summaries of empirical findings. Every article contains a definition paragraph, describing the subject at hand, a glossary of unfamiliar terms, and a bibliography of suggested readings. The set is fully cross-referenced and contains a complete subject index.
Product details
- Mixed media product | 1474 pages
- 216 x 279mm | 4,460g
- 21 Aug 1996
- Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
- Academic Press Inc
- San Diego, United States
- English
- 0122268601
- 9780122268601
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