Adult Development and Ageing
2nd Edition
Published on 20. January 1992
Book
Hardback
608 pages
978-0-471-51846-4 (ISBN)
Description
Exploring the human lifespan, this textbook draws on the related disciplines of psychology, biology, medicine, sociology, anthropology and history. There are sections on learning and memory, occupational patterns, social support across adulthood, leisure and community involvement and more.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
glossary, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 195 mm
Weight
1247 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-51846-4 (9780471518464)
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Content
The Concepts of Development and Aging. Approaches and Methods in the Study of Adult Development and Aging. BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING. Biological Explanations of Aging. Biological Changes Across Adulthood. Physical Health Across Adulthood. Mental Health Across Adulthood. PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING. Sensation and Perception Across Adulthood. Learning and Memory Across Adulthood. Intelligence, Creativity, and Wisdom Across Adulthood. Personality and Motivation Across Adulthood. SOCIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING. Relationships Within Generations. Relationships Between Generations. Occupational Patterns Across Adulthood. Leisure and Community Involvement Across Adulthood. Social Issues and Social Support Across Adulthood. Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Adulthood and Aging. Glossary. References. Bibliography. Indexes.