An introduction to gerontology ; edited by Ian Stuart-Hamilton

Other Authors: Stuart-Hamilton, Ian
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK New York (Cambridge University Press), 2011
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504 |a Περιέχει βιβλιογραφικές παραπομπές και ευρετήριο 
505 0 |a List of figures -- List of tables -- List of contributors -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The biology of ageing: a primer -- 3. Fostering resilience, promoting health and preventing disease in older adults -- 4. Ageing and health: managing co-morbidities and functional disability in older people -- 5. Social care and older people -- 6. Cognitive processes and ageing -- 7. The psychology of atypical ageing -- 8. Sociological perspectives on ageing -- 9. Retirement -- 10. Sexuality and ageing -- 11. Policies on ageing -- 12. Cross-cultural differences in ageing -- 13. Technology and ageing -- 14. Literary portrayals of ageing -- 15. Palliative care for older adults -- 16. Conclusions -- Index 
650 1 0 |a Gerontology 
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650 1 7 |a Ηλικιωμένοι 
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