Vendeur : Barclay Books, York, WA, Australie
HARDCOVER. This is a book about old age. The author thinks that ageism should be campaigned against as vigorously as racism or sexism. He suggests that by taking control and assuming responsibility for their health and well-being, old people can enjoy the last part of their lives more fully. Dr Alex Comfort presents an action programme designed to take you positively and enjoyable over the hurdles, both real and imaginary, that society puts in the way of older people. It also contains a full A-Z of the many pleasures and few restrictions which await us as we grow old. Dr Alex Comfort is best known as the author of "The Joy of Sex" and "More Joy of Sex". 1977, First edition. A very good copy only marked by light spotting on the top edge and a gift inscription and bookplate on the front free endpaper. The d/w is also very good with light edge rubbing and light partial sun fading. N° de réf. du vendeur 23401053
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Vendeur : Goulds Book Arcade, Sydney, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Michael Leonard (illustrateur). The dust jacket has a little wear. The page edges are lightly foxed, as are the first and last few pages. 224 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. N° de réf. du vendeur 171714
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Vendeur : Black Stump Books And Collectables, Skipton, VIC, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. 1st Printing of 1st Edition. 224 pages. Illustrated. A firm straight unmarked book. Dust jacket sunned down spine, otherwise undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur 023676
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Vendeur : Book Express (NZ), Shannon, Nouvelle-Zélande
Paperback. Etat : Good. 224 pages. DJ slightly worn / slightly faded. Small inscription on front end paper. Very tidy.A Good Age (1976) by Dr. Alex Comfort is a pioneering gerontological work tha t combats ageism by reframing aging as a productive, pleasurable phase rather th an a decline. Comfort argues against societal stereotypes, advocating for indepe ndence, continued mental/physical activity, and the rejection of the helpless senior citizen stereotype. N° de réf. du vendeur 6310ae
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Vendeur : Manyhills Books, Traralgon, VIC, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Fair. Michael Leonard (illustrateur). Hardcover. 224 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Macmillan, Australia, 1977. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in fair dust jacket. More specifically: Corners of boards are lightly bumped. Spine has mild fading. Dust jacket has light creasing. Edges of dust jacket have moderate bumping, moderate wear and minor chips and/or tears. . Edges of pages are slightly foxed. End pages have some dust/soiling. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: This is a book about old age. The author thinks that ageism should be campaigned against as vigorously as racism or sexism. He suggests that by taking control and assuming responsibility for their health and well-being, old people can enjoy the last part of their lives more fully. Dr Alex Comfort presents an action programme designed to take you positively and enjoyable over the hurdles, both real and imaginary, that society puts in the way of older people. It also contains a full A-Z of the many pleasures and few restrictions which await us as we grow old. Dr Alex Comfort is best known as the author of "The Joy of Sex" and "More Joy of Sex". *** Illustrator: Michael Leonard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Self Help & Motivation; ISBN: 0333229428. ISBN/EAN: 9780333229422. Inventory No: 25110097. N° de réf. du vendeur 25110097
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