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"Presents the foundations for understanding gerontology and addresses, chapter by chapter, many different aspects of ageing. The ""gerontological boom"" of the 20th century has led to spectulation about what it will be like to grow old in years to come and the resulting consequences for society. In addressing the different aspects of ageing, this book contributes to the science of ""gerontology"". The various chapters cover the meaning of later life, cognitive loss in old age, personality changes and adjustments, abnormal ageing including dementia and depression."

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Author:   Graham Stokes ,  Graham Stokes
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge Falmer
Volume:   v. 6
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.280kg
ISBN:  

9781850008408

ISBN 10:   185000840
Pages:   210
Publication Date:   15 July 1992
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Age and ageing: an ageing society; the biology of ageing; the psychology of ageing; social age and social ageing. Part 2 Psychological products and processes: intellectual products in old age; cognitive processes in later life; learning and memory; wisdom, creative achievement and ageing. Part 3 Social adaptation in old age: personality, adjustment and ageing; family ties and friendships in later life; the meaning of work, the impact of retirement; sexual interest and activity in later life; death, dying and bereavement. Part 4 Abnormal ageing: Dementia - The Silent Epidemic; Emotional Disorder And Physical disability in later life.

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