Edition |
2nd ed. |
Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 378 pages) : illustrations |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-368) and index. |
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. |
Access |
Use copy Restrictions unspecified MiAaHDL |
Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL |
System Details |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
Processing Action |
digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve MiAaHDL |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Aging -- Psychological aspects.
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Aging -- Psychological aspects. |
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Older people -- Psychology.
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Older people -- Psychology. |
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Aging -- physiology. |
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Aged -- psychology. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Whitbourne, Susan Krauss. Aging individual. 2nd ed. New York : Springer Pub. Co., ©2002 (DLC) 2002020902 (OCoLC)49326900 |
ISBN |
9780826193629 (electronic book) |
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0826193625 (electronic book) |
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0826193617 |
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9780826193612 |
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