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The aging individual : physical and psychological perspectives / Susan Krauss Whitbourne

Author
Whitbourne, Susan Krauss
Published
New York : Springer Pub. Co., [2002]
Copyright Date
©2002
Edition
2nd ed.
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiv, 378 pages) : illustrations
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Language Note
English.
Contents
Models of identity and the aging process -- Who are the aged? -- How aging is studied -- Aging of appearance and mobility -- Cardiovascular and respiratory systems -- Physiological control systems I: digestive, excretory, and endocrine systems -- Physiological control systems II: reproductive, autonomic, and immune systems -- Dementia and normal age changes in the brain -- Chronic diseases and health -- Sensory and perceptual processes -- Concluding observations: Identity and the biopsychosocial perspective revisited.
Summary
"The Second Edition includes new material focusing on demographic statistics, chronic diseases, and successful aging. This edition also features new charts, tables, and figures to highlight the text."--Jacket
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ISBN
9780826193629 (electronic bk.)
0826193625 (electronic bk.)
1281818771
9781281818775
9786611818777
6611818774
0826193617
9780826193612
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Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-368) and index.
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