Physical Environments and Aging: Critical Contributions of M. Powell Lawton to Theory and Practice (Monograph Published Simultaneously As the Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 1/2) - Softcover

Windley, Paul; Scheidt, Rick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0789020076 ISBN 13: 9780789020079

Publisher: Routledge, 2003

Synopsis

A tribute and guide to M. Powell Lawton's groundbreaking work!

Dr. M. Powell Lawton, who died in January 2001, was arguably the most significant thinker, researcher, and practitioner in environment-behavior studies within the field of gerontology. The authors of Physical Environments and Aging represent three generations of internationally recognized researchers whose lives and work were greatly influenced by both Lawton the professional and Lawton the man. This book presents their assessment of his contributions to environmental theory, purpose-built housing, community study, long-term care settings, and other related topics. Many of the contributors also share personal anecdotes that illustrate how Lawton's professional visions were shaped by his remarkable intellect and personality.

Physical Environments and Aging examines many aspects of environmental gerontology, including:

• housing policy reform and home modification
• place therapy
• philosophic foundations of environment-aging studies
• the future of theory, practice, and policy in the field
• the role of neighborhoods

More than just an homage, Physical Environments and Aging is also a practical guide to the field, offering you tractable theory, useful methods and measures, and functional research overviews in the realms of everyday experience of older adults.

About this title

About the Author

Paul G. Windley, PhD, is Professor of Architecture and past Dean of the College of Art and Architecture at the University of Idaho. He conducts research in environmental gerontology focusing on design and planning issues related to elderly housing and small rural communities. Recent publications include: "Environment and Aging Theory: A Focus on Housing "(Scheidt and Windley, 1998).

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0789020076
• ISBN 13: 9780789020079
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 164