Aging: An Introduction to GerontologySAGE Publications, 1995 - Počet stran: 469 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 thorough review of the material covered; a series of questions and activities designed to enhance the learning experience; and a list of sugges |
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... greater life ex- pectancy than newborn boys , but the sex difference in life expectancy per- sists through age 65 and even age 85 ( " U.S. Longevity at a Standstill , " 1992 ) . The estimated 30 % of Americans who can expect to live to ...
... greater life ex- pectancy than newborn boys , but the sex difference in life expectancy per- sists through age 65 and even age 85 ( " U.S. Longevity at a Standstill , " 1992 ) . The estimated 30 % of Americans who can expect to live to ...
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... greater difficulty in organizing complex ma- terials , declines in short - term memory , defects in discriminating among different stimuli , and reduced ability to delay responding as a result of de- fective inhibitory processes ...
... greater difficulty in organizing complex ma- terials , declines in short - term memory , defects in discriminating among different stimuli , and reduced ability to delay responding as a result of de- fective inhibitory processes ...
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... greater religious interest than older men , and the middle and upper social classes are more active in religious organizations than the lower class ( Chatters & Taylor , 1989 ; Koenig , Kvale , & Ferrel , 1988 ) . There are also ethnic ...
... greater religious interest than older men , and the middle and upper social classes are more active in religious organizations than the lower class ( Chatters & Taylor , 1989 ; Koenig , Kvale , & Ferrel , 1988 ) . There are also ethnic ...
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Physical Structure and Functioning | 32 |
Illness and Health Care | 63 |
Cognitive Abilities | 100 |
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