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Author:

Langer, Ellen J., 1947-

Title:

Counter clockwise : mindful health and the power of possibility / Ellen J. Langer.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Ballantine Books,

Copyright Date:

c2009

Description:

xiii, 215 p. ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Social psychology.
Aging--Prevention.
Longevity.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [197]-206) and index.

Contents:

Counterclockwise -- Health, unlimited -- Variability -- The social construction of health -- Reengineering medical rules -- Words in context -- What's in a word? -- Limiting experts -- Mindful aging -- Becoming health learners.

ISBN:

0345502043 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780345502049 (hardcover : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2009012501

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

CBPF522 -- Coralville Public Library (Coralville)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

ALPE516 -- Fairfield Public Library (Fairfield)

MXPG943 -- Fort Dodge Public Library (Fort Dodge)

YCPD572 -- Hiawatha Public Library (Hiawatha)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

CQPE926 -- Washington Free Public Library (Washington)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)