{"product_id":"health-illness-and-optimal-aging-biological-and-psychosocial-perspectives-9780826134042","title":"Health, Illness, and Optimal Aging: Biological and Psychosocial Perspectives","description":"\u003cp\u003eUniquely bridging a gap in the gerontology literature between the biological and psychosocial aspects of aging, this interdisciplinary text provides key updates on an abundance of cutting-edge research; expands information on diversity issues in aging; and examines in great depth the physiology of aging, theories of biological aging, and methodological issues. Instructors will also welcome the availability of an Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, and invigorated by the addition of new coauthors, the third edition integrates findings in biology, psychology, and the social sciences to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary coverage of the aging process. Included is key information on age-related changes and disease-related processes, the demography of the aging population worldwide, theories of aging, and ways to promote optimal aging. From a psychosocial perspective, the book examines mental health, stress and coping, spirituality, and caregiving in later years. Also included is crucial information on longitudinal design and statistics as they relate to research on aging, promising new trends in gerontechnology and Green Houses, and information on health promotion programs. Real-life examples throughout the text help students to understand practical applications of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew to the Third Edition: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant new cutting-edge research on biological and psychosocial aspects of aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpands information on diversity issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated theories of biological aging: microRNA, proteasomes, and gut microsomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePsychology of aging: How variability in responses to stress affects health and mortality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAging and public policy: How the recent recession has affected poverty rates resulting in increases in mortality among poor, middle-aged Whites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerontechnology: The \"Internet of things,\" assistive devices, and the potential of robots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines age-related changes, disease-related processes, theories of aging, and ways to promote optimal aging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncompasses mental health, stress and coping, spirituality, and caregiving in later years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides information on aging-related longitudinal design and statistics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers promising new trends such as gerontechnology and Green Houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-6268180\"\u003eCarolyn Aldwin\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-11335814\"\u003eHeidi Igarashi\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-3232827\"\u003eDiane Gilmer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/24\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 430\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.67lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.24h x 7.23w x 0.94d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780826134042\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0826134041\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SOC\"\u003eSocial Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SOC013000\"\u003eGerontology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PSY\"\u003ePsychology\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PSY043000\"\u003eDevelopmental | Adulthood \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SOC\"\u003eSocial Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SOC057000\"\u003eDisease \u0026amp; Health Issues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42683403862253,"sku":"9780826134042","price":203.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_353c0766-2342-4921-8cc8-c99215d94e86.jpg?v=1649743477","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/health-illness-and-optimal-aging-biological-and-psychosocial-perspectives-9780826134042","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}