Senescence, the Last Half of Life

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hall, G. Stanley (Granville Stanley), 1844-1924.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Senescence, the Last Half of Life" by G. Stanley Hall is a scholarly examination of old age and its psychological implications, written in the early 20th century. The book presents an in-depth analysis of both the historical perceptions and the psychological transitions experienced during the later stages of life, particularly senescence. Using a variety of perspectives, including those from different cultures and historical periods, Hall aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of aging, seeking to challenge prevalent misconceptions about old age. The opening of the work introduces the author's intentions and motivations for writing about old age, highlighting his own experiences and reflections as he transitions into this life stage. Hall discusses the five main stages of life, emphasizing the psychological importance of recognizing and adapting to the changes that come with aging. He notes the collective cultural perceptions of old age, critiques the incapacitating biases associated with it, and shares personal insights garnered from his professional and life experiences. Additionally, Hall acknowledges a growing need for a better understanding of gerontology as society becomes increasingly populated by older individuals, setting the stage for his exploration of how older adults can find purpose and fulfillment in their later years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The youth of old age

The history of old age

Literature by and on the aged

Statistics of old age and its care

Medical views and treatment of old age

The contributions of biology and physiology

Report on questionnaire returns

Some conclusions

The psychology of death.

Credits:

Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-10-14