Gerontology: Start Here

Comprehensive multidisciplinary encyclopedia dealing with aging processes and older adults. Intended for "the educated inquirer who needs a brief authoritative introduction to key topics and issues in aging."

Covers the latest research on the biology, psychology, and sociology of aging in addition to covering how aging is depicted in the humanities.

Provides a comprehensive summary and evaluation of recent research on the social aspects of aging.

Guide to the current body of knowledge, theory, policy and practice relevant to age researchers and gerontologists around the world. The broad focus of the book is on the behavioural and social sciences but it also includes important contributions from the biological and medical sciences.