Ageing and Development (International Texts in Developmental Psychology): Theories and Research (International Texts in Developmental Psychology) - Couverture souple

Coleman, Peter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0340758945 ISBN 13 : 9780340758946

Editeur : Hodder Arnold, 2004

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hodder Arnold
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0340758945
• ISBN 13: 9780340758946
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible