Ageing and Development: Theories and Research: Social and Emotional Perspectives (International Texts in Developmental Psychology) - Softcover

Coleman, Peter; O'Hanlon, Ann; Ruth, Jan-Erik

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340758945 ISBN 13: 9780340758946

Verlag: Taylor & Francis, 2004

Inhaltsangabe

Book by Coleman Peter OHanlon Ann

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Reseña del editor

With increasing numbers of the population living into old age, we need a better understanding of the nature and experience of ageing in all its aspects. Up to now, very few texts have considered this in any depth, but 'Ageing and Development', a new volume in the Texts in Developmental Psychology series, provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the theories and research in adult development into old age. The classic early accounts of theorists such as Jung and Erikson are considered, as well as their present day successors. Particular attention is given to theories of adjustment to loss, and to the threat of loss, which dominate current gerontological research.
A notable feature of the book is the separate section devoted to the psychology of advanced old age, to life in states of physical and/or mental frailty, and to the survival of the self in these circumstances. There is a strong emphasis throughout on up-to-date empirical research and illustrative case examples. The reader is constantly encouraged to take a critical perspective, to understand the strengths and limitations of different studies, and to think about the issues raised in terms of their own lives.

Biografía del autor

PETER G. COLEMAN is Professor of Psychogerontology at the University of Southampton, a joint appointment between the Schools of Psychology and Medicine.
ANN O'HANLON obtained her PhD in Lifespan Developmental Psychology at the University of Southampton and is now based at the Department of Psychology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0340758945
• ISBN 13: 9780340758946
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 260