Handbook of theories of aging / Vern L. Bengtson and K. Warner Schaie, editors.

Other author Bengtson, Vern L.
Other author Schaie, K. Warner (Klaus Warner), 1928-2023
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Springer Pub. Co., ©1999.
Descriptionxviii, 516 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Are theories of aging important? : Models and explanations in gerontology at the turn of the century / Vern L. Bengtson, Cara J. Rice, Malcolm L. Johnson -- Historical development of theories of aging / Jon Hendricks, Andrew Achenbaum -- Elements of a narrative gerontology / Gary M. Kenyon, Jan-Eric Ruth, Wilhelm Mader -- On reestablishing the phenomenon and specifying ignorance : theory development and research design in aging / Angela M. O'Rand, Richard T. Campbell -- Stress theories of aging / Caleb E. Finch, Teresa E. Seeman -- Biological theories of senescence / Vincent J. Cristofalo ... [et al.] -- Theories of neuropsychology and aging / Diana S. Woodruff-Pak, Michelle Papka -- The role of aging processes in aging-dependent diseases / David H. Solomon -- Multilevel and systemic analyses of old age : theoretical and empirical evidence for a fourth age / Paul B. Baltes, Jacqui Smith -- Theories of everyday competence and aging / K. Warner Schaie, Sherry L. Willis -- Theories of cognition / Timothy A. Salthouse -- Social-psychological theories and their applications to aging : from individual to collective / Margret M. Baltes, Laura L. Carstensen -- The self-concept in life span and aging research / A. Regula Herzog, Hazel R. Markus -- Emotions in adulthood / Gisela Labouvie-Vief -- Anthropological theories of age and aging / Christine L. Fry -- Constructionist perspectives on aging / Jaber F. Gubrium, James A. Holstein -- Paths of the life course : a typology / Dale Dannefer, Peter Uhlenberg -- The aging and society paradigm / Matilda White Riley, Anne Foner, John W. Riley, Jr. -- The political economy perspective in aging / Jill Quadagno, Jennifer Reid -- Public policy and theories of aging : constructing and reconstructing old age / Alan Walker --Applying theories of aging to gerontological practice through teaching and research / Peter G. Coleman, Dorothy Jerrome -- A good old age : paradox or possibility / Margaret Gatz, Steven H. Zarit -- On the dynamics of development and aging / Johannes J.F. Schroots, F. Eugene Yates -- Analyzing social theories of aging / Victor W. Marshall -- Theories of aging : a personal perspective / James E. Birren -- Dedication to James E. Birren.
Local noteLittle-325292--305131029508.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 98040529
ISBN082611234X

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HQ1061 .H3366 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold