Women and Aging : Transcending the Myths
Linda R. Gannon
Bok Engelsk 2005 · Electronic books.
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| Utgitt | Florence : : Taylor and Francis, , 2005.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (247 p.)
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Cover; Halftitle; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction; 2 Psychological well-being; 3 Physical well-being; 4 Menopause; 5 Sexuality; 6 Cardiovascular health; 7 Osteoporosis; 8 Concluding remarks; References; Author index; Subject index. - Aging in women has traditionally been defined by the menopause, however it is often social and economic changes which are more important to women.<BR>In <EM>Aging in Women</EM> Linda Gannon redresses the balance. From a feminist perspective, she critically reviews current research and provides a more comprehensive analysis of the psychological effects of life-span changes for older women. Some of the topics she explores include second careers, empty-nest, divorce, chronic illness, retirement and sexuality.
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| Emner | Aged women - Physiology - United States
Aged women - Psychology - United States Ageism - United States Older women - Psychology - United States Vis mer... Sexism - United States
Adult Age Groups Aged Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms Health Health Care Named Groups Persons Population Characteristics Prejudice Psychiatry and Psychology Psychology, Social Women Women's Health Electronic books. -- local. Older women -- Physiology -- United States. Older women -- United States -- Psychology. Gerontology Social Sciences Social Welfare & Social Work aldring kvinner menopause psykologi sosialøkonomiske forhold kjønnspolitikk |
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| ISBN | 0415169097. - 0415169100
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