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Successful Aging
. Ed(S): Cheng, Sheung-Tak; Chi, Iris; Li, Lydia W.; Woo, Jean; Fung, Helena H.
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Hardback. Editor(s): Cheng, Sheung-Tak; Chi, Iris; Li, Lydia W.; Woo, Jean; Fung, Helena H. Num Pages: 355 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; JFF; JFSP31; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 167 x 25. Weight in Grams: 670.
This book brings together state-of-the-art research on successful aging in Asian populations and highlights how the factors that contribute to successful aging differ from those in the West. It examines the differences between the Asian and Western contexts in which the aging process unfolds, including cultural values, lifestyles, physical environments and family structures. In addition, it examines the question of how to add quality to longer years of life. Specifically, it looks at ways to promote health, preserve cognition, maximize functioning with social support and maintain emotional well-being despite inevitable declines and losses. Compared to other parts of the world, ... Read more
This book brings together state-of-the-art research on successful aging in Asian populations and highlights how the factors that contribute to successful aging differ from those in the West. It examines the differences between the Asian and Western contexts in which the aging process unfolds, including cultural values, lifestyles, physical environments and family structures. In addition, it examines the question of how to add quality to longer years of life. Specifically, it looks at ways to promote health, preserve cognition, maximize functioning with social support and maintain emotional well-being despite inevitable declines and losses. Compared to other parts of the world, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
355
Condition
New
Number of Pages
349
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401793308
SKU
V9789401793308
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Cheng, Sheung-Tak; Chi, Iris; Li, Lydia W.; Woo, Jean; Fung, Helena H.
Sheung-Tak Cheng is Chair Professor and Head of the Department of Psychological Studies, Hong Kong Institute of Education. He has published over 70 articles in psychology and gerontology, and was asked to write reviews on international aging issues for the United Nations. He serves on the editorial board of Psychology and Aging. He is currently the Principal Investigator of three ... Read more
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