The Encyclopedia of Adulthood and Aging, 3 Volume Set

Susan K. Whitbourne (University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA)

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Wiley-Blackwell
25 December 2015

Reference works; Age groups: adults; Psychology of ageing; Maturation & ageing

This authoritative reference work contains more than 300 entries covering all aspects of the multi-disciplinary field of adult development and aging Brings together concise, accurate summaries of classic topics as well as the most recent thinking and research in new areas Covers a broad range of issues, from biological and physiological changes in the body to changes in cognition, personality, and social roles to applied areas such as psychotherapy, long-term care, and end-of-life issues Includes contributions from major researchers in the academic and clinical realms

3 Volumes www.encyclopediaadulthoodandaging.com

Edited by: Susan K. Whitbourne (University of Massachusetts Amherst USA)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 2,705mm, Width: 1,400mm, Spine: 1,950mm
Weight: 93g
ISBN: 9781118528921
ISBN 10: 1118528921
Pages: 1656
Publication Date: 25 December 2015
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Volume I Alphabetical List of Entries vii Thematic List of Entries xiii About the Editors xix Contributors xxiii Introduction xcvii Adulthood and Aging A– Volume II Adulthood and Aging – Volume III Adulthood and Aging –Z Index

Susan Krauss Whitbourne is Professor of Psychology and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA. She is one of the pioneers of the field of adult development and aging and her work focuses on personality development in midlife and later adulthood. She has appeared in the national media, including The New York Times, Newsweek, The Boston Globe, Natural Health, and the Chicago Tribune, and is a widely read blogger for Psychology Today and Huffington Post. She is the author of 16 books, many in multiple translations, and over 150 journal articles and chapters. Her books include Adult Development and Aging: Biopsychosocial Perspectives (5th Edition, Wiley, 2014), The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Adulthood and Aging (Wiley-Blackwell, 2012), The Search for Fulfillment (2010), and Abnormal Psychology: Clinical Perspectives on Psychological Disorders (6th edition, 2009). She has received major teaching and mentoring awards both nationally and at her university and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science, Chair of the Gerontological Society of America’s Behavioral and Social Sciences section, and a member of the APA Board of Educational Affairs.

Reviews for The Encyclopedia of Adulthood and Aging, 3 Volume Set

""This three-volume encyclopedia set includes a diversity of topics focused on the understanding the physical, mental, and social aspects of aging adults.....the set will serve well as a desk reference for professionals and is an up-to-date addition to academic library reference collections."" (Choice Connect 2016)