Top 10 Best "Gerontology" Books

Aging and The Life Course

Jill Quadagno

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Gerontology

Janet Wilmoth PhD
Kenneth Ferraro PhD

Gerontology

Gerontology

Contributed and edited by some of the most important and influential thought-leaders in gerontology, this new edition provides a multi-disciplinary collection of research and commentary on the issues and trends critical to defining the field today. Focusing on the most important attributes of gerontology, this new volume seeks to develop a paradigm and awareness of the process of human aging and helps us understand how the scientific contributions from many different fields of research contribute to a unified and cohesive meaning. Some of the topics covered include: Demographic Perspectives; Disability Concepts and Measurement; Evolution of Gerontology; Exercise; Nutrition; Politics and Policy; Retirement and Financial Security; Social Forces, Life-Course Consequences. For professionals, researchers, and students working in the field of gerontology, this comprehensive and multidisciplinary review will serve to clarify our fundamental image of what aging is and enhance the experience of those fortunate enough to grow older.

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An Introduction to Gerontology

Ian Stuart-Hamilton

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Social Gerontology

Nancy Hooyman
H. Asuman Kiyak

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Aging by Design

Theodore Goldsmith

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Gerontology

John C. Cavanaugh
Susan Krauss Whitbourne

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Introduction to Biological Aging Theory eBook

Theodore Goldsmith

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Gerontology

Mildred O. Hogstel

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Aging

Harry R. Moody

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Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Sixth Edition (Principles of Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology)

Jeffrey Halter
Joseph Ouslander
Mary Tinetti
Stephanie Studenski
Kevin High

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101 Careers in Gerontology

This book is a "career guide" that will help readers explore job paths and positions that are established, emerging, and potential in the world of professional gerontology.

The book intertwines career position profiles with interviews with individuals who currently hold some of the positions. 68 profiles cover 100 different career positions and the author suggests an additional 132 career positions that are possible in outside disciplines (e.g., anthropology, history, philosophy); professional fields (actuary, clothing & textiles, journalism, theater); emerging subfields (entrepreneurial gerontology and religious/spiritual gerontology); or are based on aging-related issues (elder abuse; exercise and fitness; intimacy & sexuality; and substance abuse).

Key features: Wide array of disciplines and professional fields represented Inclusion of relevant organizations and web sites for follow-up Extensive glossary Based on an academic course the author has taught for many years

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101 Careers in Gerontology

C. Joanne Grabinski MA MA ABD

Gerontology

Secrets To Creating Passive Income and becoming financially free - even in a slow economy

EJ Thornton
John Clark Craig

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