Encyclopedia of aging [electronic resource] / David J. Ekerdt, editor in chief.
"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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Language: | English |
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New York :
Macmillan Reference USA,
[c2002?]
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Edition: | [1st ed.] |
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Encyclopedia of Aging: E-K |
Format: | Electronic eBook |
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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-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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Bibliography Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |