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The Psychology of Ageing: An Introduction Paperback – 15 May 2012

by Ian Stuart-Hamilton (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
Edition: 5th ed.
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This well-established and accessible text has been completely revised in this expanded fifth edition. Each chapter has been updated, often extensively, to reflect current thinking, and an important new chapter on death, dying and bereavement has been added.

Providing a comprehensive overview of the psychological processes of ageing, the text examines what constitutes older age, and presents the latest theory and research in a variety of domains, including intellectual change in later life; ageing and memory; ageing and language; ageing, personality and lifestyle; and mental health and ageing. Consideration is given to the problems inherent in measuring the psychological status of older people, and the author looks to the future to answer the question "what will constitute 'being old'?"

This new edition is essential reading for all those working or training to work with older people, and a key text for students.

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  1. ISBN-10
    184905245X
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1849052450
  3. Edition
    5th ed.
  4. Publisher
    Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  5. Publication date
    15 May 2012
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    17.3 x 2.67 x 24.59 cm
  8. Print length
    464 pages
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Praise for the fifth edition:

'The Psychology of Ageinghas over the years proved itself to be a solid and workman-like general introduction to the psychological problems of growing older... I will continue to recommend this book to psychology students and trainees, as a very sound basic text.'

--International Psychogeriatrics

Praise for the fourth edition:

'The Psychology of Ageing provides a comprehensive overview of the area. It covers a broad range of issues that are central to anyone interested in psychology and ageing. It starts with a discussion of what constitutes older age and the neuronal underpinning of ageing, and moves to examining theories and research in the various domains of ageing. The book clearly (and correctly) makes the point that ageing is not just general slowing and cognitive decline (as is often portrayed), but that cognitive ageing is a complex interaction of individuals and their environment. Even though the book is introductory, it points to the deeper issues and problems in this field. The topics are well introduced and the book has a Glossary of Technical Terms at the end... The Psychology of Ageing is a very good introductory book... is easy to read and is an effective overview.'

--Age and Ageing

Now in it's 5th edition, The Psychology of Ageing is a great introduction for students and for those about to enter into a field of work involving older adults... Overall this book is a good resource: the first port of call for anyone with a clinical, sociological or psyhological interest in ageing.--Emma Claire Palmer, Section of Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, King's College, London "Journal of Mental Health"

(...) a most helpful guide in this challenging area of ageing. It enables us to have a clearer understanding of the questions and approaches to the psychology of ageing.--Plus

An extremely accessible and comprehensive account of what is currently known about the psychology of ageing. From the definition of ageing through the measurement of intellectual change, memory, language, personality and lifestyle, mental illness and the difficulties with measuring psychological status in older people, this book triumphs in its clarity and depth. The final chapter entitled 'What is the future of ageing?' is a very salient essay on the dangers of stereotyping older people.--British Journal of Occupational Therapy

It is refreshing to see a book interested in the minds of older people as this client group are often overlooked, writes Noelle Blackman. This research-based approach has been written very much with the undergraduate psychology student in mind. As such it is packed full of research and is a very good resource.--Community Care

The psychology of ageing is somewhat a rarity in academic texts. So I was grateful to Ian Stuart-Hamilton for eloquently and skilfully introducing the reader to the world of psycho gerontology, through the adoption of a cognitive perspective where research and comment are interweaved to provide a highly readable and detailed perspective of this area... This text is an invaluable resource for psychologists, clinicians, nurses and anyone with an interest in gerontology, through the author's accessible writing style and balanced literature selection.--The Psychologist

The Psychology of Ageing is a solid and workmanlike general introduction to both schools of thought on the problems of growing older, and can be recommended as a basic textbook for students and trainees.--Journal of Mental Health

This is a well established and accessible textbook now completely revised in an expanded fourth edition. Each chapter has been updated to reflect current thinking. There is a glossary of technical term, as well as being fully indexed.--New Literature in Old Age

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Fifth edition of the key textbook on the psychological process of ageing

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jessica Kingsley Publishers; 5th ed. edition (15 May 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 184905245X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1849052450
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.3 x 2.67 x 24.59 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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  • Sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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  • L T Ashford
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 November 2014
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    If you are taking a degree course in psychology or a module in the psychology of ageing, this book is perfect. It's extremely well written, easy to understand and covers all the theories needed to get to grips with the subject.
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  • CCAmazon
    3.0 out of 5 stars Informative
    Reviewed in the United States on 6 February 2014
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    This text has a fair amount of information but was not comprehensive. I used for school and this did not have a text book set up to it. It was basic information on the current literature.
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  • bern
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    very insightful, and helpful book
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    Easy to read. Interesting & informative.
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