Developments and Research on Aging

An International Handbook

Erdman P. Palmore

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Greenwood Press
20 April 1993

Reference works; Age groups: the elderly; Human reproduction, growth & development; Geriatric medicine

This major reference is a substantially revised edition of Palmore's International Handbook on Aging, which was voted Choice Outstanding Academic Book of 1980. The reference collects and summarizes information on programs and research in gerontology in most countries where significant work is taking place. The chapters are arranged alphabetically, with each chapter devoted to a particular country. The countries selected represent a wide range of social, political, geographic, and economic conditions, and ten new countries are included in this edition.

Each chapter provides current information on the unique features of the country profiled; the roles and status of the aged; problems of the elderly; programs for older adults; research in biomedical, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging; and sources of additional information. Each chapter closes with a list of works for further consultation, and the handbook concludes with an appendix of gerontological associations and a bibliography. Gerontologists, social scientists, and policymakers will find this reference a valuable and current guide to developments and research on aging around the world.

By: Erdman P. Palmore
Imprint: Greenwood Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 810g
ISBN: 9780313277856
ISBN 10: 0313277850
Pages: 456
Publication Date: 20 April 1993
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

ERDMAN B. PALMORE is Professor Emeritus of Medical Sociology at the Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development. His articles have appeared in journals such as The Gerontologist, Research on Aging, Journal of Gerontology and Journal of Applied Gerontology. He has authored or edited fifteen books, including the International Handbook on Aging (Greenwood Press, 1980), and the Handbook on the Aged in the United States (Greenwood Press, 1984). He is the Greenwood Press Series Editor for Bibliographies and Indexes in Gerontology and Contributions to the Study of Aging.

Reviews for Developments and Research on Aging: An International Handbook

?. . . . The information in this well-done book will be useful to those who are in any way concerned with gerontology and related studies. It is recommended for professional, academic, and large public libraries.?-Reference Books Bulletin ?Palmore has done an outstanding editorial job in terms of selecting national authors for the chapters. The appendix is one of the most comprehensive I have seen. I would recommend this volume to any library which needs up-to-date information on geriatrics around the world.?-Clinical Gerontologist ?Researchers, gerontologists, government workers--anyone interested in the status of international gerontology studies should find this an invaluable resource. Highly recommended.?-Reference Book Review . . . . The information in this well-done book will be useful to those who are in any way concerned with gerontology and related studies. It is recommended for professional, academic, and large public libraries. -Reference Books Bulletin Researchers, gerontologists, government workers--anyone interested in the status of international gerontology studies should find this an invaluable resource. Highly recommended. -Reference Book Review Palmore has done an outstanding editorial job in terms of selecting national authors for the chapters. The appendix is one of the most comprehensive I have seen. I would recommend this volume to any library which needs up-to-date information on geriatrics around the world. -Clinical Gerontologist