Geriatrics

Handbook of the Psychology of Aging (Handbooks of Aging): 6th Edition

Editorial SummaryThis is the sort of medical book buyers usually choose for a course, department shelf, exam cycle, or specialty reference need. It does not need a dramatic pitch; the subject matter does most of the work.Study ValueThe handbook format is useful for selective r...

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Editorial Summary

This is the sort of medical book buyers usually choose for a course, department shelf, exam cycle, or specialty reference need. It does not need a dramatic pitch; the subject matter does most of the work.

Study Value

The handbook format is useful for selective reading. It is better treated as a practical reference than as a long narrative text.

Who It Suits

Best fit: medicine readers, medical students, clinicians, and healthcare library buyers. It may also work for institutional collections where medical books are bought for repeated consultation rather than one-time reading.

Depth and Format

The tone is best approached as professional reference material. It should reward readers who need precise terminology and a clear route back to the subject later.

Book Details

Author James E. Birren, K Warner Schaie
Publisher Academic Press
Publication Date April 27, 2011
Language English
Print Length 587 pages
ISBN-13 978-0080456072
Format Hardcover | Paperback