Encyclopedia of Gerontology, Two-Volume Set: Age, Aging, and the Aged ANNOTATION
Audience: Research scientists and academics in gerontology and medical fields.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Edited by James Birren, one of the world's leading researchers in gerontology, this two-volume work is the most comprehensive work on age, aging, and the aged available. This entirely new encyclopedia covers the latest research on the biology, psychology, and sociology of aging in addition to covering how aging is depicted in the humanities. This dynamic field has grown over the years to encompass fascinating studies of development and change with age. This encyclopedia provides a reference source for identifying major areas of investigation and our knowledge to date. Prepared for a college- and professional-level readership, each article provides depth and breadth of coverage, including theory and summaries of empirical findings. Every article contains a definition paragraph, describing the subject at hand, a glossary of unfamiliar terms, and a bibliography of suggested readings. The set is fully cross-referenced and contains a complete subject index.
Biology—molecular and cellular aging; physiology and neurobiology of aging
Psychology—how aging affects sensation, perception, learning, and memory
Social sciences—home care, quality of life, economics of an aging population
Health science—epidemiology, mental health, Alzheimers, AIDS
Humanities—characterization of aging in research, literature, and film; perceptions of the aged
FROM THE CRITICS
David O. Staats
This two-volume set is an encyclopedic approach to reviewing the major topics in gerontology and geriatrics. The purpose is to cover major disciplines, topics of research, and areas of public interest and concern in geriatrics and gerontology. Its audience is students and research professionals in geriatrics and gerontology. This two-volume set features an alphabetical organization by major topic and an excellent index. There are excellent references for further reading. Imagine that the Encyclopedia Britannica were written only about geriatrics and gerontology, and you have this stupendous work. Where else can you find major review articles of the respiratory system in old age next to a review of retirement? All contributors are leading experts in the field. That provides a breadth, depth, and organization that make this handsome set a must for every medical library.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer: David O. Staats, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)Description: This two-volume set is an encyclopedic approach to reviewing the major topics in gerontology and geriatrics. Purpose: The purpose is to cover major disciplines, topics of research, and areas of public interest and concern in geriatrics and gerontology. Audience: Its audience is students and research professionals in geriatrics and gerontology. Features: This two-volume set features an alphabetical organization by major topic and an excellent index. There are excellent references for further reading. Assessment: Imagine that the Encyclopedia Britannica were written only about geriatrics and gerontology, and you have this stupendous work. Where else can you find major review articles of the respiratory system in old age next to a review of retirement? All contributors are leading experts in the field. That provides a breadth, depth, and organization that make this handsome set a must for every medical library.
Booknews
Reflecting major disciplines, common topics of research, and areas of
public interest, 139 entries cover five major areas: the biology of
aging, the psychology of aging, aging and the social sciences, health
sciences, and the humanities and aging. Each article includes an
outline, a glossary, cross references, and a bibliography. Topics
include abuse and neglect of elders; allergic reactivity in the
elderly; consumer behavior; ethics and euthanasia; gastrointestinal
function and dysfunction; literary representations of aging;
biological and social theories of aging; and work and employment.
Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
RATING
5 Stars! from Doody
ACCREDITATION
Birren, James E. (UCLA)
The contributors represent the specialties of gerontology, clinical immunology, psychology, sociology, urology, pathology, genetics, rheumatology, psychiatry, neuroscience, gastroenterology, nutrition, pharmacology, biochemistry, physiology, geriatrics, biophysics, and occupational therapy. Most are from academic hospitals and universities in the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Australia, and Finland. Institutions represented include NIH, Univ of Michigan, UCLA, USC, Duke, Rutgers, Case Western Reserve, Univ of Iowa, Miami Univ, Univ of Toronto, Rush Medical Center, Syracuse, Univ of Colorado, Univ of Maryland, Univ of Waterloo, Penn State, Univ of London, Univ of Wisconsin, Northwestern, and Harvard.
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