Continuity and Adaptation in Aging: Creating Positive Experiences - Rilegato

Atchley, Robert C.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0801861225 ISBN 13: 9780801861222

Casa editrice: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr, 1999

Riassunto

Drawing on data from a 20-year longitudinal study, Atchley (gerontology, Naropa Institute, Boulder, CO), concludes that most older persons maintain a strong sense of purpose and self despite the challenges of aging. The author presents his theory of continuity in how individuals interpret and adapt to experience, methodological issues, and supporting evidence. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Recensione

"Certain to be a classic in the field and should be in every gerontologist's personal library." -- Choice

"The wealth of information and the careful consideration of theory development make it invaluable." -- Contemporary Psychology

"A celebration of the distinguished career of one of the major figures in gerontology. I highly recommend and encourage its adoption in advanced undergraduate and graduate gerontology courses." -- Contemporary Gerontology

"Atchley's presentation of the material is well organized, and the book as a whole is written in a very accessible, sometimes even homespun style." -- Molly Andrews, Contemporary Sociology

L'autore

Robert C. Atchley is a professor and chair of the Department of Gerontology at the Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0801861225
• ISBN 13: 9780801861222
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 214
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile