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Titolo |
Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics . Volume 27 Biopsychosocial approaches to longevity / / Leonard W. Poon, Thomas T. Perls, volume editors |
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New York, : Springer, 2008 |
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ISBN |
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1-281-80664-1 |
9786611806644 |
0-8261-1538-1 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (292 p.) |
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Collana |
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Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics, , 0198-8794 ; ; v. 27 |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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PoonLeonard W. <1942-> |
PerlsThomas T |
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Disciplina |
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362.5 |
362.5/05 |
362.505 22 |
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Soggetti |
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Geriatrics |
Centenarians |
Longevity |
Aging |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; About the Editors; Contributors; Forthcoming and Previous Volumes in the Series; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 The Trials and Tribulations of Studying the Oldest Old; Section I: Biomedical; Section II: Psychosocial; Section III: Methodology; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This Annual Review thoroughly examines current longevity issues in the fields of biology, behavioral and social sciences, and contemporary methodology. With a wide range of contributors, the volume takes on a multidisciplinary perspective, accounting for the complex interplay of the varying factors that affect different aspects of longevity. Biology section: Analyzes topics such as how genetics and environmental influences factor into the prevention and treatment of age-related diseases.Behavioral and social science section: Brings to light data not very well known to the research community co |
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