Issues in Aging / Mark Novak.

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Novak , Mark [Author]

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TextPublication details: New York : Routledge , 2018.Edition: 4th edDescription: 799 p. : ills. ; 23 cmISBN:

9781138214750

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305.26 NOI

Summary: "Issues in Aging combines social, psychological, biological, and philosophical perspectives to present a multifaceted picture of aging. Novak illustrates both the problems and the opportunities that accompany older age. This text helps students understand the tremendous variability in aging and introduces them to careers working with older adults. This new edition reflects the continued changes in the way we age. The fourth edition has been updated to include emerging issues in aging. These include the prevalence of HIV/AIDs in later life, current research on mental potential in old age, the creation of age-friendly cities, and new options for end-of-life care."

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Books	KU Central Library	Rack No. : 05 Shelve No. : A-05	Reference Section (Non-Issuable Books)	305.26 NOI 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C-1 (NI)	Not For Loan		55382

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"Issues in Aging combines social, psychological, biological, and philosophical perspectives to present a multifaceted picture of aging. Novak illustrates both the problems and the opportunities that accompany older age. This text helps students understand the tremendous variability in aging and introduces them to careers working with older adults. This new edition reflects the continued changes in the way we age. The fourth edition has been updated to include emerging issues in aging. These include the prevalence of HIV/AIDs in later life, current research on mental potential in old age, the creation of age-friendly cities, and new options for end-of-life care."

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