Handbook of Aging and the Family
Theory and Research
Rosemary Blieszner author Victoria Hilkevitch Bedford author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:30th Jul '96
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No other reference provides such a comprehensive and timely overview of theory and research about aging and the family.
No other reference provides such a comprehensive and timely overview of theory and research on family relationships, the contexts of family life, and major turning points in late-life families.
No other reference provides such a comprehensive and timely overview of theory and research on family relationships, the contexts of family life, and major turning points in late-life families. It includes many suggestions for theoretical and practical applications for future research on a score of important topics. This multidisciplinary survey is an invaluable library reference and teaching resource intended for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, and practitioners — for gerontologists, family scholars, psychologists, sociologists, historians, social workers, health-care providers, and policy makers.
"Edited by seasoned researchers, this welcome contribution to family gerontology . . . flows smoothly from each chapter to the next, and has substantial internal integrity. Contributors include some of the leading researchers and theorists in the field. End of chapter references, selected bibliography, and subject index. Highly recommended." - Choice
"Blieszner and Bedford have compiled a comprehensive book of readings, including articles by many of the major researchers and scholars in the field. . . . The book will be useful for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses and as a resource for scholars and practitioners." - Michigan Family Review
ISBN: 9780275956974
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536 pages