Sasser, Jennifer R., <br/><br/>
Gerontology :  the basics / 
Jennifer R. Sasser and Harry R. Moody. 
 - xx, 142 pages :  illustrations ;  20 cm. 
 - Basics (Routledge (Firm)) .
 - Basics (Routledge (Firm)) .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Introduction to the field of gerontology -- The aging body -- The aging mind -- Aging in society -- The political economy of aging -- The meaning of old age -- Epilogue. Preface 1. Introduction to the Field of Gerontology2. The Aging Body 3. The Aging Mind4. Aging in Society 5. The Political Economy of Aging6. The Meaning of Old Age7. EpilogueGlossary 
<br/><br/> "Human aging is a complex, multi-faceted experience that unfolds over an entire lifetime. While human aging is universal, it is also wildly variable, shaped by individual, social, cultural, political, geographic and historical contexts. Gerontology: The basics explores the field of research, education and practice which takes on the complex and multi-faceted questions, issues and problems of adult aging and old age. Intended for anyone interested in understanding the origins of gerontology and its unique purview, we invite the reader to join us in a critical examination of what we think we know about becoming and being old and, perhaps, be inspired to engage more deeply in their own travels through the life-course."--Provided by publisher. 
<br/><br/> College of Health Sciences  Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
<br/><br/><br/>Text in English 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781138775824 1138775827 9781138775817 1138775819 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2018304109 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Gerontology.<br/>Aging.<br/>Social policy.<br/>Aged. <br/>Geriatrics. 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HQ1061  / .S3135 2018 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>305.26 Sa79 2018 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>WT 100  / SA252g 2018