Handbook of Families and Aging

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

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This comprehensive, state-of-the-art textbook and reference volume in family gerontology reviews and critiques the recent theoretical, empirical, and methodological literature; identifies future research directions; and makes recommendations for gerontology professionals. * Comprises 23 chapters of all-original work covering background information, relationships, contexts of family life, and turning points such as retirement and divorce * Contributions from 46 distinguished scholars recognized as leading experts in their fields * Citations for cutting-edge research on each topic, plus foundational references in new areas * A detailed topic index

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Rosemary Blieszner, PhD, is alumni distinguished professor of human development and associate director of the Center for Gerontology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA. Victoria Hilkevitch Bedford, PhD, is professor emerita at the University of Indianapolis, School of Psychological Sciences, Indianapolis, IN.