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Great Myths of Aging
Joan T. Erber
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Description for Great Myths of Aging
Paperback. Shattering the tired old cliches about older people, Great Myths of Aging utilizes current research to explore the myths, generalizations, and anti-aging stereotypes associated with the elderly. Series: Great Myths of Psychology. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHB; JMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 230 x 9. Weight in Grams: 242.
Great Myths of Aging looks at the generalizations and stereotypes associated with older people and, with a blend of humor and cutting-edge research, dispels those common myths.
- Reader-friendly structure breaks myths down into categories such as Body, Mind, and Living Contexts; and looks at myths from “Older people lose interest in sex” to “Older people are stingy”
- Explains the origins of myths and misconceptions about aging
- Looks at the unfortunate consequences of anti-aging stereotypes for both the reader and older adults in society
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Condition
New
Series
Great Myths of Psychology
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781118521472
SKU
V9781118521472
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Ref
99-14
About Joan T. Erber
Joan T. Erber is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Florida International University. She is the author of Adult Development and Aging, 3rd edition (Wiley, 2013). Dr. Erber is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), the Association for Psychological Science (APS), and the American Psychological Association (APA). Lenore T. Szuchman is a developmental psychologist and Professor ... Read more
Reviews for Great Myths of Aging
“What does the future hold for us as we age? Most of us have difficulty thinking of ourselves as aging, no matter how old we are. In this lively, engaging book, Great Myths of Aging, Erber and Szuchman remind us that we are aging every minute of every day. Almost all of us hold ageist stereotypes, even as we know ... Read more