Eyewitnessing [[electronic resource] ] : the uses of images as historical evidence / / Peter Burke

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910459264303321
• Autore: Burke Peter
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London, : Reaktion Books, 2001
• ISBN: 1-282-89307-6; 9786612893070; 1-86189-828-2
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (226 p.)
• Collana: Picturing history series
• Disciplina: 907.2; 907/.2
• Soggetti: History - Methodology; History - Evaluation; Event history analysis; Motion pictures and history; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Eyewitnessing Cover; Imprint page; Contents; Preface and Acknowledgements; Introduction: The Testimony of Images; 1. Photographs and Portraits; 2. Iconography and Iconology; 3. The Sacred and the Supernatural; 4. Power and Protest; 5. Material Culture through Images; 6. Views of Society; 7. Stereotypes of Others; 8. Visual Narratives; 9. From Witness to Historian; 10. Beyond Iconography?; 11. The Cultural History of Images; References; Select Bibliography; Photographic Acknowledgements; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Eyewitnessing evaluates the place of images among other kinds of historical evidence.

Successful aging through the life span [[electronic resource] ] : intergenerational issues in health / / May L. Wykle, Peter J. Whitehouse, Diana L. Morris, editors

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910782751803321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, : Springer Pub. Co., c2005
• ISBN: 0-8261-9755-8
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (232 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): WykleMay L; WhitehousePeter J; MorrisDiana L
• Disciplina: 613/.0438
• Soggetti: Older people - Health and hygiene - United States; Older people - United States - Social conditions; Intergenerational relations - United States; Aging - United States
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Can aging be interpreted as a healthy, positive process? / E.T. Juengst -- Maximizing the productive engagement of older adults / N. Morrow-Howell, F. Tang, J. Kim, et al. -- From successful aging to conscious aging / H.R. Moody -- Exercise and the generations / B.L. Roberts and P.A. Adler -- Food for thought- and good health / G.J. Petot -- Successful aging in the face of chronic disease / E. Kahana, C. King, B. Kahana, et al. -- Multigenerational issues that impact on successful aging in seniors: caregiving- a precious gift / P.A. DeGolia -- Women and intergenerational caregiving in families: structure, ethnicity, and building family ties / C.M. Musil, C.B. Warner, E.P. Stoller, et al. -- Effects of Montessori-based intergenerational program on engagement and affect for adult day care clients with dementia / C.J. Camp, S. Orsulic-Jeras, M.M. Lee, et al. -- Using a learning environment to promote intergenerational relationships and successful aging / C. Whitehouse, S.J. FallCreek, and P.J. Whitehouse.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book explores concepts and practices for productive aging: What factors contribute to successful aging? What is the role of exercise and ; nutrition? What is the role of children and adults in interaction with elders?. The chapters identify the best practices for successful aging, examine trends in intergenerational caregiving, and define roles and responsibilities across the life span. Topics addressed include:.: how to maximize productive engagement of older adults; how multigenerational issues impact successful aging; the ways in which a learning environment can promote intergenerational