Encyclopedia of gerontology /

"Covers the latest research on the study of aging. Explores the many influences that bring change to individuals over the life span. Influences range from genetics to physiology, sociology, psychology, and anthropology. Physical, social, and economic environments as well as the traditions of fa...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Birren, James E.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press, ©2007.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Covers the latest research on the study of aging. Explores the many influences that bring change to individuals over the life span. Influences range from genetics to physiology, sociology, psychology, and anthropology. Physical, social, and economic environments as well as the traditions of families and religion also influence human life. Articles cover the depth and the breadth of influences on the living organism"--About this publication webpage
Physical Description:1 online resource (2 volumes) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780123708700
0123708702
9780080547862
0080547869