Handbook of Theories of Aging, Second EditionMerril Silverstein, PhD, Vern L. Bengtson, PhD, Norella M. Putney, PhD, Daphna Gans, PhD Springer Publishing Company, 27.10.2008 - 816 Seiten The field of gerontology has often been criticized for being "data-rich but theory-poor." The editors of this book address this issue by stressing the importance of theory in gerontology. While the previous edition focused on multidisciplinary approaches to aging theory, this new edition provides cross-disciplinary, integrative explanations of aging theory: The contributors of this text have reached beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries to partner with researchers in adjacent fields in studying aging and age-related phenomena. This edition of the Handbook consists of 39 chapters written by 67 internationally recognized experts in the field of aging. It is organized in seven sections, reflecting the major theoretical developments in gerontology over the past 10 years.
Required reading for graduate students and post doctoral fellows, this textbook represents the current status of theoretical development in the study of aging. |
Inhalt
61 | |
Biological Theories of Aging | 145 |
Psychological Theories of Aging | 245 |
Social Science Perspectives on Theories of Aging | 345 |
Society Public Policy and Theories of Aging | 529 |
Translating Theories of Aging | 641 |
The Future of Theories of Aging | 721 |
Author Index | 739 |
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Handbook of Theories of Aging, Second Edition Dr. Vern L. Bengtson, PhD,Daphna Gans, PhD,Norella Putney, PhD,Merril Silverstein, PhD Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2008 |