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Impact of Technology on Successful Aging (Societal Impact on Aging) 1st Edition
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This volume provides a detailed examination of changes in technology that impact individuals as they age with an emphasis upon cultural contexts and person-environment fit from human factors, psychological, and sociological perspectives.
The editors take into consideration the role of macro-influences in shaping technological changes in industrialized societies that effect successful aging in terms of quality of life. Topics discussed include: human factors and aging; the impact of the internet; and assistive technology. As a special feature, each chapter is followed by two commentaries from experts in the same and neighboring disciplines.
- ISBN-100826124038
- ISBN-13978-0826124036
- Edition1st
- PublisherSpringer Publishing Company
- Publication dateSeptember 23, 2003
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions6 x 0.89 x 9 inches
- Print length352 pages
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"This book provices excellent resources to under the complexities, requirements and potential of this rapidly growing field. Clearly this book supports that technology will be expected to contribute to enhanced lifestyle well into the foreseeable future."--Journal of Gerontological Social Work
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This volume provides a detailed examination of changes in technology that impact individuals as they age with an emphasis upon cultural contexts and person-environment fit from human factors, psychological, and sociological perspectives.
The editors take into consideration the role of macro-influences in shaping technological changes in industrialized societies that effect successful aging in terms of quality of life. Topics discussed include: human factors and aging; the impact of the internet; and assistive technology. As a special feature, each chapter is followed by two commentaries from experts in the same and neighboring disciplines. "
About the Author
Neil Charness, PhD, is currently a Professor of Psychology at the Florida State University, and a Research Associate at the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy.
K. Warner Schaie, PhD, is the Evan Pugh Professor of Human Development and Psychology at Pennsylvania State University. He also holds an appointment as Affiliate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the University of Washington.
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- Publisher : Springer Publishing Company; 1st edition (September 23, 2003)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 352 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0826124038
- ISBN-13 : 978-0826124036
- Item Weight : 1.32 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.89 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #12,321,351 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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