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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... old age , which , depending on health , financial circumstances , and psychoso- cial factors , can be the best or the worst time of life . Perspectives on Older Adulthood Traditionally , old age has been perceived as the stage of life ...
... old age , which , depending on health , financial circumstances , and psychoso- cial factors , can be the best or the worst time of life . Perspectives on Older Adulthood Traditionally , old age has been perceived as the stage of life ...
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... old — just as racism and sexism can accomplish this with skin color and gender . Old people are categorized as ... age is that of a magic land where everyone is a happy , playful retiree , free from the worries of the world . A contrasting ...
... old — just as racism and sexism can accomplish this with skin color and gender . Old people are categorized as ... age is that of a magic land where everyone is a happy , playful retiree , free from the worries of the world . A contrasting ...
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... old and old age . Serock et al . ( 1977 ) found that most of the 180 children ( ages 3-11 ) whom they questioned described elderly people in both negative and positive terms . They were seen by these children as " wrinkled , short , and ...
... old and old age . Serock et al . ( 1977 ) found that most of the 180 children ( ages 3-11 ) whom they questioned described elderly people in both negative and positive terms . They were seen by these children as " wrinkled , short , and ...
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Physical Structure and Functioning | 32 |
Illness and Health Care | 63 |
Cognitive Abilities | 100 |
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