Gerontology perspectives and issues / Janet M. Wilmoth, PhD, Kenneth F. Ferraro, PhD, editors.

Other author Wilmoth, Janet M. (Janet May)
Other author Ferraro, Kenneth F.
Format Electronic
Edition4th ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Springer,
Descriptionxxiv, 357 p. ; 23 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
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Contents The gerontological imagination / Kenneth F. Ferraro -- The biology of successful aging : watchful progress at biogerontology's -- Known-unknown interface / David J. Waters and Naomi N. Kariuki -- Perspectives on cognitive aging / Jacqueline Mogle and Martin Sliwinski -- Communication disorders and aging / Susan Kemper and Ellen Rozek -- Exercise, nutrition, and aging / Michael G. Flynn and Laura K. Stewart -- Social and emotional development in adulthood / Karen L. Fingerman ... [et al.] -- Age structures, aging, and the life course / Linda George -- Retirement and financial security / Joseph T. Marchand and Tim Smeeding -- Aging trends in the united states / Janet M. Wilmoth and Natalee M. Simpson -- Cross-cultural and global perspectives on aging and the life course / Dena Shenk and Jay Sokolovsky -- Politics and policy in the lives of older Americans / Robert B. Hudson -- The role of public policy in meeting the needs of diverse aging populations / Madonna Harrington Meyer and Chantell Frazier -- Geriatric social work : meeting the needs of elders and their families / Deborah J. Monahan and Maria T. Brown -- Geriatric medicine and nursing / Sharon A. Brangman and Barbara Resnick -- Legal gerontology : how a legal perspective can contribute to the gerontological imagination / Nina A. Kohn.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
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LCCN 2012048571
ISBN9780826109651
ISBN9780826109668 (e-book)

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