Publisher's Synopsis
TheHandbook of the Psychology of Aginghas become the definitive reference source for information on the psychology of adult development and aging. TheFifth Editionprovides comprehensive reviews of research on biological and social influences on behavior and age-related changes in psychological function. In addition to covering environmental influences on behavior and aging and gender differences in aging, new chapters in theFifth Editiondiscuss wisdom, creativity, and technological change and the older worker. This handbook is an essential reference for researchers in adult development and gerontology and suitable as an advanced textbook for courses on the psychology of aging.
