The Psychology of Ageing: An Introduction

The Psychology of Ageing: An Introduction
ISBN-10
1846425018
ISBN-13
9781846425011
Category
Social Science
Pages
336
Language
English
Published
2006-08-15
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Author
Ian Stuart-Hamilton

Description

This well-established and accessible text has now been completely revised in an expanded fourth edition. Each chapter has been updated to reflect current thinking. The chapters about personality and lifestyle have been significantly expanded. This new edition is essential reading for all those working with older people, as well as a key text for students. This new edition replaces The Psychology of Ageing: An Introduction, 3rd Edition, ISBN 1 85302 771 5, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2000.

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