Handbook of aging and the social sciences [electronic resource] / editors Robert H. Binstock and Linda K. George ; associate editors Stephen J. Cutler, Jon Hendricks, and James H. Schulz.
Format:
[electronic resource] /
Edition:
6th ed.
Publisher:
Academic Pressan imprint of Elsevier,
Copyright Date:
c2006
Description:
xxv, 514 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Reproduction Info:
Electronic reproduction. London : Credo Reference Ltd., 2007. Access may be limited to Credo Reference affiliated libraries. Access may be limited to Credo Reference affiliated libraries.
Title supplied by vendor. Includes graphical cross-reference mapper. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Access restricted to subscribers.
Summary:
A comprehensive summary and evaluation of recent research on the social aspects of aging. Aging is examined from the perspectives of many disciplines and professions including anthropology, bioethics, demography, economics, epidemiology, law, political science, psychology, and sociology.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.