Publisher's Synopsis
- This authoritative reference work contains more than 300 entries covering all aspects of the multi-disciplinary field of adult development and aging
- Brings together concise, accurate summaries of classic topics as well as the most recent thinking and research in new areas
- Covers a broad range of issues, from biological and physiological changes in the body to changes in cognition, personality, and social roles to applied areas such as psychotherapy, long-term care, and end-of-life issues
- Includes contributions from major researchers in the academic and clinical realms
