Handbook of Theories of Aging

by Vern L. Bengtson (Editor)

The long awaited sequel to Birren and Bengtson's landmark text, EMERGENT THEORIES OF AGING has arrived. Dedicated to James E. Birren, this volume continues to explore and expand upon the bases of theory-building and research design in aging. Renowned researchers examine biological, biomedical, psychological, and social science concepts and theories. In addition, this volume contains a new section that explores the potentials for successful interventions by applying theories to gerontological practice, public policy, and mental health and aging. This text is a valuable resource for gerontologists, academics, psychologists, and graduate-level students. Contributors James Birren, Gary Kenyon, Caleb Finch, Diana Woodruff-Pak, Paul B. Baltes, Margret Baltes, Laura Carstensen, Timothy Salthouse, Gisela Labouvie-Vief, Christine Fry, Dale Dannefer, Margaret Gatz, among others.

Genres: Nonfiction

536 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1998

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

It isn't necessarily fair to apply a star rating to a textbook, especially a handbook with so many contributors. However, for my personal Goodreads account I want to document that I read every grueling page of this nearly 800 page text. As with any handbook, some of the chapters are better written than others. From an editing perspective, I was surprised by the choice to include a handful of chapters that were highly critical of research represented in other chapters within the book, but that may just be my inexperience with academia. There is no way to glide through a graduate level theory course. If you are assigned this text be prepared to spend significant time reading and understanding every chapter.

[nona ★ · Rating 3 out of 5]

ehh it was okay and fairly easy to read but I was missing examples