Social Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective

Pearson New International Edition

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

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Beskrivning

This best-selling, multidisciplinary, social aging text presents positive images of aging while considering the many factors that contribute to how aging individuals experiences life.
Up-to-date and expanded, this text offers a comprehensive view that presents aging positively, portraying concepts of active aging and resiliency, and defining “productive aging” by elaborating on the numerous ways elders contribute to society and their families. Based on the latest research findings, it offers greater depth to critical issues of aging, attending to differences by age and cohort, gender, ethnic minority status, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2013-11-01
Mått:216 x 279 x 32 mm
Vikt:1 529 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:712
Upplaga:9
Förlag:Pearson Education
ISBN:9781292027173

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IN THIS SECTION:1.) BRIEF2.) COMPREHENSIVE BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS: Part I The Field of Social GerontologyChapter 1 The Growth of Social GerontologyChapter 2 Aging in Other Countries and across Cultures in the United States Part II The Biological and Physiological Context of Social AgingChapter 3 The Social Consequences of Physical AgingChapter 4 Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well-Being in Old Age Part III The Psychological Context of Social AgingChapter 5 Cognitive Changes with AgingChapter 6 Personality and Mental Health in Old AgeChapter 7 Love, Intimacy, and Sexuality in Old Age Part IV The Social Context of AgingChapter 8 Social Theories of AgingChapter 9 The Importance of Social Supports: Family, Friends, Neighbors, and CommunitiesChapter 10 Opportunities and Challenges of Informal CaregivingChapter 11 Living Arrangements and Social InteractionsChapter 12 Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and ActivitiesChapter 13 Death, Dying, Bereavement, and WidowhoodChapter 14 The Resilience of Elders of ColorChapter 15 The Resilience of Older Women Part V The Societal Context of AgingChapter 16 Social Policies to Address Social ProblemsChapter 17 Health and Long-Term Care Policy and Programs COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS: Part I The Field of Social Gerontology Chapter 1 The Growth of Social GerontologyThe Field of Gerontology Social Gerontology What Is Aging? An Active Aging Framework A Person-Environment Perspective on Social Gerontology Organization of the Text Why Study Aging? Growth of the Older Population The Oldest-Old Support Ratios Population Trends Impact of Demographic Trends Longevity in Health or Disease? How Aging and Older Adults Are Studied Research Methods Chapter 2 Aging in Other Countries and across Cultures in the United StatesGlobal TrendsThe Impact of Modernization on Older Adults’ Roles in Traditional SocietiesA Cross-Cultural View of Elders’ Roles in Contemporary Societies Part II The Biological and Physiological Context of Aging Chapter 3 The Social Consequences of Physical AgingBiological Theories of AgingCan Aging Be Reversed or Delayed?Research on Physiological Changes with AgeChanges in Sensory Functions Chapter 4 Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well-Being in Old AgeDefining HealthQuality of Life in Health and IllnessChronic and Acute DiseasesCommon Chronic ConditionsFalls and Their PreventionUse of Physician Services by Older PeopleHealth Promotion with Older People Part III The Psychological Context of Aging Chapter 5 Cognitive Changes with AgingIntelligence and AgingFactors That May Influence Intelligence in AdulthoodThe Process of Learning and MemoryThe Information Processing ModelFactors That Affect Learning in Old AgeAge-Related Changes in MemoryImproving Cognitive Abilities in Old AgeWisdom and Creativity Chapter 6 Personality and Mental Health in Old AgeDefining PersonalityStage Theories of PersonalityTrait Theories of PersonalitySelf-Concept and Self-EsteemSuccessful AgingMental Disorders among O