An Introduction to Gerontology

Book Overview

With the world's population getting increasingly older, there has never been a more pressing need for the study of old age and ageing. An Introduction to Gerontology provides a wide-ranging introduction to this important topic. By assuming no prior expert knowledge and avoiding jargon, this book will guide students through all the main subjects in gerontology, covering both traditional areas, such as biological and social ageing, and more contemporary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521734959
• ISBN13: 9780521734950
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.4" x 9.6"