Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide, Wellbeing in Later Life
Thomas B. Kirkwood
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Description for Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide, Wellbeing in Later Life
Hardback. Wellbeing in Later Life uses the latest research from a variety of disciplines to address and correct common myths and misconceptions about aging. Editor(s): Kirkwood, Thomas B. L.; Cooper, Cary L. Series: Wiley Clinical Psychology Handbooks. Num Pages: 444 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JHB; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 175 x 28. Weight in Grams: 830.
Wellbeing in Later Life uses the latest research from a variety of disciplines to address and correct common myths and misconceptions about aging.
- Covers topics ranging from biological mechanisms that affect aging to lifestyle, attitudes, and social factors
- Examines the challenges of humanity’s increasing life expectancy and includes recommendations for maintaining and enhancing wellbeing in later life
- Makes meaningful connections between research and practice to link aspects of aging which have previously been considered separate
- Part of the six-volume Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide, which brings together leading research from across the social sciences
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
444
Condition
New
Series
Wiley Clinical Psychology Handbooks
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781118608449
SKU
V9781118608449
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Ref
99-50
About Thomas B. Kirkwood
Thomas B. L. Kirkwood is Professor of Medicine and Director of the Newcastle Initiative on Changing Age at Newcastle University. Cary L. Cooper is Distinguished Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University.
Reviews for Wellbeing: A Complete Reference Guide, Wellbeing in Later Life
"The Guide’s major strengths are its breadth and depth with reviews of the literature, case studies, empirical findings, historical reflections, and future guidance. Scientists working on any subfield can now see how their work informs other fields and ideas for interdisciplinary projects." (PsycCRITIQUES, March 2015) "I would recommend this book for acquisition. Each volume has its own ISBN and there ... Read more