| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 378 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Models of identity and the aging process -- Who are the aged? -- How aging is studied -- Aging of appearance and mobility -- Cardiovascular and respiratory systems -- Physiological control systems I: digestive, excretory, and endocrine systems -- Physiological control systems II: reproductive, autonomic, and immune systems -- Dementia and normal age changes in the brain -- Chronic diseases and health -- Sensory and perceptual processes -- Concluding observations: Identity and the biopsychosocial perspective revisited |
| Summary |
"The Second Edition includes new material focusing on demographic statistics, chronic diseases, and successful aging. This edition also features new charts, tables, and figures to highlight the text."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-368) and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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English |
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Print version record |
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digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve pda MiAaHDL |
| Subject |
Aging -- Psychological aspects.
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Older people -- Psychology.
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Aging -- physiology
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Aged -- psychology
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Gerontology.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Aging.
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Aging -- Psychological aspects
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Older people -- Psychology
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Gesundheitspsychologie
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Alterskrankheit
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Bewältigung
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Alter
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Veroudering (biologie, psychologie)
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Psychogerontologie.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2002020902 |
| ISBN |
9780826193629 |
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0826193625 |
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1281818771 |
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9781281818775 |
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9786611818777 |
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6611818774 |
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