The Psychology of Aging: Theory, Research, and Interventions - Hardcover

Belsky, Janet K.

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9780534121143: The Psychology of Aging: Theory, Research, and Interventions

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ISBN 10: 0534121144 ISBN 13: 9780534121143

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 1989

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* A humane, sensitive approach to issues affecting the elderly: memory, sexuality, widowhood, retirement, institutionalization, death and dying..* Realistic clinical vignettes and case study material woven throughout.

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Ph.D. University of Chicago

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"Professor Belsky is an exceptionally gifted scholar and writer. Her illustrations and descriptions of research reveal accuracy and clarity that is almost touching. One of the gems in this book is beginning each chapter with a story from real life that focuses on what will be discussed in the chapter. . . . Throughout each chapter is sprinkled other anecdotes from real life that illustrate what the author is discussing in the more scholarly sections of the chapter. Such examples reinforce what I have thought all along, that textbooks need not be boring to read or sluggish to get through."

"Overall, I am impressed with the text. Specifically, I think that the topics would be of interest to both faculty and students. Moreover, the author does a nice job covering the requisite academic areas and discussing some issues not typically covered in a psychology of aging text. I particularly liked the issues approach to the text."

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