Aging and Adult Development in the Developing World: Applying Western Theories and Concepts - Tapa dura

Eyetsemitan, Frank E.; Gire, James T.

 
9780897899253: Aging and Adult Development in the Developing World: Applying Western Theories and Concepts
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ISBN 10: 0897899253 ISBN 13: 9780897899253
Editorial: Praeger, 2003

Sinopsis

Most studies of human development in developing societies have focused on the childhood stage, and in a few cases exploration has extended up to adolescence, since this age group represents about half the population in developing societies. The developed world, however, is experiencing a surge in the elderly population and this has spurred its study. There is growing recognition that studies are needed in order to understand aging in all contexts, and to discover how the experience may differ in developing and developed societies. In this book, the authors discuss the appropriateness or inappropriateness of applying Western theories and perspectives to studies of aging in the developing world.

The present study critically examines the major theories in the area of aging and adult development, covering such domains as the physical, psychological, and social aspects of aging, death and dying, and social and public policies. Applying the concepts of individualism and collectivism, as well as the global and environmental dimensions of the developing world, the authors have earmarked the theories that seem suitable only to the developed world and those that appear to be universally relevant.

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Acerca del autor

FRANK E. EYETSEMITAN is Professor of Psychology, McKendree College, Illinois.

JAMES GIRE is Associate Professor of Psychology and Lieutenant Colonel at the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington.

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Editorial
Praeger
Año de publicación
2003
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0897899253
ISBN 13 
9780897899253
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
234
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