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OverviewWith the world's population getting increasingly older, there has never been a more pressing need for the study of old age and ageing. An Introduction to Gerontology provides a wide-ranging introduction to this important topic. By assuming no prior expert knowledge and avoiding jargon, this book will guide students through all the main subjects in gerontology, covering both traditional areas, such as biological and social ageing, as well as more contemporary areas, such as technology, the arts, sexuality and education of older adults. An Introduction to Gerontology is written by a team of international authors with multidisciplinary backgrounds who draw evidence from a variety of different perspectives and traditions. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ian Stuart-Hamilton (University of Glamorgan)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9786613051714ISBN 10: 6613051713 Pages: 459 Publication Date: 01 January 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAdvance praise: 'This text presents a well balanced view of the subject area - making it truly a useful introductory text. I found myself updated and re-educated in many areas. Significantly, a world view to aging and old age is presented. The lexicon of aging, aging services, and elder care is appropriately updated. Everyone interested in gerontology should read this book.' Nicholas G. Castle, Professor, Department of Health Policy & Management, University of Pittsburgh Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |