Developments and Research on Aging: An International Handbook

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This reference is a substantially revised edition of Palmore's "International Handbook of Aging", which was voted "Choice" "Outstanding academic Book of 1980". The reference collects and summarises information on programmes and research in gerontology in most countries where significant work is taking place. The chapters are arranged alphabetically, with each chapter devoted to a particular country. The countries selected represent a wide range of social, political, geographic and economic conditions, and 10 new countries are included in this edition. Each chapter provides current information on the unique features of the country profiled; the roles and status of the aged; problems of the elderly; programmes for older adults; research in biomedical, psychological and sociological aspects of ageing; and sources of additional information. Each chapter closes with a list of works for further consultation, and the handbook concludes with an appendix of gerontological associations and a bibliography. Gerontologists, social scientists and policymakers should find this reference a valuable and current guide to developments and research on ageing around the world.

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. . . . The information in this well-done book will be useful to those who are in any way concerned with gerontology and related studies. It is recommended for professional, academic, and large public libraries.-Reference Books Bulletin
Palmore has done an outstanding editorial job in terms of selecting national authors for the chapters. The appendix is one of the most comprehensive I have seen. I would recommend this volume to any library which needs up-to-date information on geriatrics around the world.-Clinical Gerontologist
Researchers, gerontologists, government workers--anyone interested in the status of international gerontology studies should find this an invaluable resource. Highly recommended.-Reference Book Review
." . . . The information in this well-done book will be useful to those who are in any way concerned with gerontology and related studies. It is recommended for professional, academic, and large public libraries."-Reference Books Bulletin
"Researchers, gerontologists, government workers--anyone interested in the status of international gerontology studies should find this an invaluable resource. Highly recommended."-Reference Book Review
"Palmore has done an outstanding editorial job in terms of selecting national authors for the chapters. The appendix is one of the most comprehensive I have seen. I would recommend this volume to any library which needs up-to-date information on geriatrics around the world."-Clinical Gerontologist

Author Bio

ERDMAN B. PALMORE is Professor Emeritus of Medical Sociology at the Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development. His articles have appeared in journals such as The Gerontologist, Research on Aging, Journal of Gerontology and Journal of Applied Gerontology. He has authored or edited fifteen books, including the International Handbook on Aging (Greenwood Press, 1980), and the Handbook on the Aged in the United States (Greenwood Press, 1984). He is the Greenwood Press Series Editor for Bibliographies and Indexes in Gerontology and Contributions to the Study of Aging.