Ageing: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Nancy A. Pachana Looks At The Science Of Ageing, Covering The Positive Aspects Of Ageing As Well As Diseases Associated With Later Life. She Considers New Ways To Afford Older People A High Quality Of Life, Including Ways To Optimize Healthy Ageing And Technological Contributions To Well-being: And She Examines How Ageing Has Been Viewed By Different Societies, From The Ancient World To Modern Times.--provided By Publisher. Ageing, A Brief History -- Physical And Biological Aspects Of Ageing -- The Psychology Of Ageing -- Social And Interpersonal Aspects Of Ageing -- Positive And Successful Ageing -- Reflections On Ageing And Future Directions. Nancy A. Pachana. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.