| Description |
xiii, 561 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Themes and issues in adult development and aging -- Ch. 2. Models of development : nature and nurture in adulthood -- Ch. 3. The study of adult development and aging : research methods -- Ch. 4. Physical and sensory changes in adulthood and old age -- Ch. 5. Health and prevention -- Ch. 6. Basic cognitive functions : information processing, attention and memory -- Ch. 7. Language, problem solving and intelligence -- Ch. 8. Personality and patterns of coping -- Ch. 9. Relationships -- Ch. 10. Work, retirement, and leisure patterns -- Ch. 11. Mental health issues and treatment -- Ch. 12. Treatment sites for chronic disorders in adulthood -- Ch. 13. Death and dying -- Ch. 14. Successful aging and creativity |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 473-524) and indexes |
| Subject |
Gerontology.
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Older people -- Psychology.
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Older people -- Health and hygiene.
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Older people -- Social conditions.
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Human Development.
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Aged.
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Adult.
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Aging.
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Adult -- psychology.
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Aged -- psychology.
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| LC no. |
2004048336 |
| ISBN |
047145821X hardback alkaline paper |
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0471658642 international edition |
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