Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide, Wellbeing in Later Life
Author： Thomas B. L. Kirkwood
Publisher： John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication year： 2014
E-ISBN: 9781118716304
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9781118608449
Subject： C912.4 cultural anthropology, social anthropology
Language： ENG
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Description
Wellbeing in Later Life uses the latest research from a variety of disciplines to address and correct common myths and misconceptions about aging.
- Covers topics ranging from biological mechanisms that affect aging to lifestyle, attitudes, and social factors
- Examines the challenges of humanity’s increasing life expectancy and includes recommendations for maintaining and enhancing wellbeing in later life
- Makes meaningful connections between research and practice to link aspects of aging which have previously been considered separate
- Part of the six-volume Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide, which brings together leading research from across the social sciences
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