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Encyclopedia of aging / David J. Ekerdt, editor in chief.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Gale virtual reference library.
- Gale virtual reference library
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Gerontology--Encyclopedias.
- Gerontology.
- Older people--Encyclopedias.
- Older people.
- Aging--Encyclopedias.
- Aging.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1,617 pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- Farmington Hills, Michigan : Thomson Gale, [2002]
- Summary:
- "As our population ages, interest and scholarship in issues surrounding our later years have intensified. From the general to specific, the 400-plus well-referenced entries cover an impressive range of medical, psychological, sociological, public-policy, and biological subjects. There are good cross-references, along with bibliographies at the end of each article and a handy list of of articles grouped by topic areas. Whether you are looking for information on genetics, social theories of aging, mental health, or pensions and Social Security, this four-volume encyclopedia presents information to the general reader while serving as a good starting point for either the high-school or college researcher."--"The Best of the Best Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2003.
- Contents:
- Vol. 1. Accelerated aging: animal models-Durable power of attorney
- vol. 2. Ear-Kin
- vol. 3 Language about aging-psychotherapy
- vol. 4. Qualitative research-Yeast, index.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9780028658797
- 0028658795
- 9780028663920
- 0028663926
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