Encyclopedia of aging Book

This four-volume reference for high school students and above overviews all aspects of aging as studied through the disciplines of biology, medicine, economics, law, psychology, sociology, and history. In addition to the physical changes that occur in the later years, 415 alphabetically arranged signed articles by leading scholars discuss religion, spirituality, ethics, the policies and practices that promote well-being for older people, the changes that occur with an aging society, and miscellaneous related topics such as the effect of divorce, senior housing, retirement and health-care options, widowhood, and others. Entries include cross-references and bibliographic information. The volumes contain organization addresses and web sites, and about 300 b&w illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR