Understanding Communication and Aging: Developing Knowledge and Awareness - Brossura

Harwood, Jake

 
9781516521296: Understanding Communication and Aging: Developing Knowledge and Awareness
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ISBN 10: 1516521293 ISBN 13: 9781516521296
Casa editrice: Cognella, Inc, 2017

Sinossi

Understanding Communication and Aging: Developing Knowledge and Awareness explores communication in older adulthood, particularly in the areas of interpersonal, intercultural, and mass communication, and includes coverage of communication using new technology. The book synthesizes existing research, and builds a case for more positive attitudes towards aging and for the power of communication to shape such attitudes.

A succinct mix of the conceptual and the practical, Understanding Communication and Aging acknowledges the importance of theory yet also emphasizes that communication and aging is inherently an applied field of study. This approach is reinforced through discussion of applied issues such as health communication and age-related prejudice and discrimination, all supported with concrete examples. Chapters include profiles of older adults and their significant achievements, literary and artistic depictions of aging, and information boxes that discuss myths about aging and keys to aging successfully. There are also numerous exercises and activities to engage readers in learning actively.

Forward thinking in approach and coverage, Understanding Communication and Aging is ideal for courses in communication, gerontology, nursing, and family studies.

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Editore
Cognella, Inc
Data di pubblicazione
2017
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
1516521293
ISBN 13 
9781516521296
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero edizione
2
Numero di pagine
340
Contatto del produttore
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Persona responsabile
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