ISBN:
0805833315
,
0805833323
,
9780805833317
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xxi, 367 p)
Edition:
2nd ed
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
LEA's communication series
Series Statement:
Routledge Communication Ser.
Parallel Title:
Print version Communication and Aging
DDC:
305.26
Keywords:
Interpersonal communication
;
Older people Social aspects
;
Aging Psychological aspects
;
Older people Communication
;
Aging ; Psychological aspects
;
Interpersonal communication
;
Older people ; Social aspects ; United States
;
Older people ; United States ; Communication
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
This text employs a communication perspective to examine the aging process and the ability of individuals to adapt successfully to aging. It continues the groundbreaking work of the first edition, emphasizing a life-span approach toward understanding the
Description / Table of Contents:
Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents in Brief; Contents; Preface; CHAPTER 1: Communication and Aging: Pragmatic and Theoretical Considerations; CHAPTER 2: Attitudes and Ageism; CHAPTER 3: Relational Considerations; CHAPTER 4: Mass Media Use and Aging; CHAPTER 5: Mass Communication Theory and Media Portrayals of Elderly People; CHAPTER 6: Work, Leisure, and Retirement; CHAPTER 7: Aging and the family: Marital Relationships; CHAPTER 8: Aging and the Family: Relational Lifestyle Changes; CHAPTER 9: Aging and the family: Parents, Grandparents, and Siblings
Description / Table of Contents:
CHAPTER 10: Friendship and AgingCHAPTER 11: Barriers To Conversation Facing Elderly People; CHAPTER 12: Health, Communication, and Aging; CHAPTER 13: Death and Dying; CHAPTER 14: Successful Aging; Author Index; Subject Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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