Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology |
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| Editor:
| Hersen, Michel
Van Hasselt, Vincent B. |
| Series title: | Plenum Series in Adult Development and Aging Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-306-45661-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1998 |
| Publisher: | Springer Netherlands
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $517.95 |
Book Description:
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Over the last two decades, the number of persons over 65 has increased by 65%. Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology focuses attention on how the contributions of clinical psychology address the problems faced by this enormous population. In the first part, chapters cover a historical perspective, clinical geropsychology and U.S. federal policy, psychodynamic issues, and other key topics. Part II details assessment and treatment for a wide range of disorders affecting the elderly. Part...
More DescriptionOver the last two decades, the number of persons over 65 has increased by 65%. Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology focuses attention on how the contributions of clinical psychology address the problems faced by this enormous population. In the first part, chapters cover a historical perspective, clinical geropsychology and U.S. federal policy, psychodynamic issues, and other key topics. Part II details assessment and treatment for a wide range of disorders affecting the elderly. Part III considers such special issues as family caregiving, minority issues, physical activity, and elder abuse and neglect.