Alcoholism and Aging: An Annotated Bibliography and Review (Bibliographies and Indexes in Gerontology) [Hardcover]

Nancy Osgood (Author), Iris Parham (Author), Helen E. Wood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 1995 | Series: Bibliographies and Indexes in Gerontology (Book 24)

Experts in gerontology, clinical psychology, and geriatric medicine provide an analytical survey and abstracts of the significant literature and research dealing with alcoholism and aging over the last 30 years. This research guide offers a general survey with sections dealing separately with the prevalence, precipitants, effects, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcoholism in the older generation. The book also offers directions for future research. The narrative ends with a listing of references that have been assessed. The annotated bibliography gives abstracts for 301 sources that are arranged by types of works: bibliographies, overview articles, books and book chapters, empirical studies, and miscellaneous works. Cross-references and author and subject indexes make this guide readily accessible to students and teachers in the field of sociology, gerontology, psychology, medicine, and public health.

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?The compilers offer an excellent and thorough attempt to identify research that focuses on alcoholism in the elderly. The book has five chapters: literature review, overview of articles, books and book chapters, empirical studies, and miscellaneous works. The book deals with the need for detection, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism in older adults. It is a toss-up as to which part of the book is better--the 50 page literature overview or the annotated lists. Highly recommended for health care providers, ministers, social workers, service agencies, addiction professionals, and students of these disciplines, as well as for friends and families of alcoholics.?-Choice

Book Description

Analytical survey and abstracts of the significant literature and research in alcoholism and aging over 30 years, with suggestions for further study.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood; annotated edition edition (February 28, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313283982
• ISBN-13: 978-0313283987
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,638,521 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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