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The Encyclopedia of Aging: A Comprehensive Resource in Gerontology and Geriatrics

By George L. Maddox PhD (auth.) , George L. Maddox PhD (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2001
ISBN
978-3-662-37561-7, 978-3-662-38338-4
DOI
10.1007/978-3-662-38338-4
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
38 MB (40262226 bytes)
Edition
3
Pages
1323\1357
Time added
2014-01-18 08:00:00
general; Social StructureGeriatrics/Gerontology; SociologySocial Inequality

Description

Contributions by an impressive group of over 200 scholars from academia, medicine, and health-related agencies have been compiled for this first encyclopedia devoted to the topic of aging. By minimizing specialized terminology, the editors have succeeded in providing, for the educated reader and nonspecialist, a compendium of nearly 500 terms and concepts related to the aging process. A significant portion of the encyclopedia consists of over 2000 references to sources cited in the text. A comprehensive index, attractive format, and a few appropriate illustrations and tables add to the overall excellence and usefulness of the work. This will prove an authoritative reference source for all libraries serving students or professionals in the many disciplines that bear upon gerontology.

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