Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics . Volume 27 Biopsychosocial approaches to longevity [[electronic resource] /] / Leonard W. Poon, Thomas T. Perls, volume editors

• Pubblicazione: New York, : Springer, 2008
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (292 p.)
• Disciplina: 362.5; 362.5/05
• Soggetto topico: Geriatrics; Centenarians; Longevity; Aging
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: PoonLeonard W. <1942-> PerlsThomas T
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: 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
• Sommario/riassunto: 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics
• ISBN: 1-281-80664-1; 9786611806644; 0-8261-1538-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910454145503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Annual review of gerontology and geriatrics ; ; v. 27.