Encyclopedia of aging [electronic resource] / David J. Ekerdt, editor in chief.

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"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...

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Other Authors: Ekerdt, David J. (David Joseph), 1949-
Language:English
Published: New York : Macmillan Reference USA, [c2002?]
Edition:[1st ed.]
Subjects:
Gerontology > Encyclopedias.
Older people > Encyclopedias.
Aging > Encyclopedias.
Genre:
Encyclopedias.
Online Access:
Gale In Context: Global Issues: 2002 (Gale)
Variant Title:
Encyclopedia of Aging: A-D
Format: Electronic eBook

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505 1 |a 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. 
520 1 |a "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. 
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