The third edition of this essential text has been updated and expanded with new material that reflects the most recent developments in the field, and explores our current understanding of a broad range of topics related to aging and older adulthood.

• Fresh edition includes  updated content such as revised case histories and reworked material on key concepts and research applications
• Retains the winning format of the second edition, with chapter contents framed by individual histories
• Dual models add cohesiveness to the presentation of theory
• Thematic structure facilitates reader comprehension
• Instructor resources provided online upon publication at www.wiley.com/go/erber