Handbook of Families and Aging
- ISBN-10
- 0313381739
- ISBN-13
- 9780313381737
- Category
- Family & Relationships
- Pages
- 616
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Authors
- Rosemary Blieszner, Victoria Hilkevitch Bedford
Description
This comprehensive reference 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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