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Introduction to the psychology of ageing for non-specialists /

A comprehensive introduction to the psychology of ageing for non-specialists. It covers all the key issues, from definitions of ageing and life expectancy to the aspects of ageing that have the most impact on people's lives. It draws on the latest research in the field and offers practical info...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stuart-Hamilton, Ian (Author)
Corporate Author: Alexander Street (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.
Subjects:
Older people > Psychology.
Aging > Psychological aspects.
Personnes âgées > Psychologie.
Vieillissement > Aspect psychologique.
Geriatric Nursing.
Coping With Old Age.
Psychology Of Ageing.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS > Life Stages > General.
PSYCHOLOGY > Developmental > General.
PSYCHOLOGY > Developmental > Lifespan Development.
PSYCHOLOGY > General.
Aging > Psychological aspects
Older people > Psychology
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:A comprehensive introduction to the psychology of ageing for non-specialists. It covers all the key issues, from definitions of ageing and life expectancy to the aspects of ageing that have the most impact on people's lives. It draws on the latest research in the field and offers practical information for those working with the older population.
Physical Description:1 online resource (241 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780857007155
0857007157
1849053634
9781849053631