Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-368) and index.
Models of identity and the aging process -- Who are the aged? -- How aging is studied -- Aging of appearance and mobility -- Cardiovascular and respiratory systems -- Physiological control systems I: digestive, excretory, and endocrine systems -- Physiological control systems II: reproductive, autonomic, and immune systems -- Dementia and normal age changes in the brain -- Chronic diseases and health -- Sensory and perceptual processes -- Concluding observations: Identity and the biopsychosocial perspective revisited.
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"The Second Edition includes new material focusing on demographic statistics, chronic diseases, and successful aging. This edition also features new charts, tables, and figures to highlight the text."--Jacket.
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