Gerotranscendence: A Developmental Theory of Positive Aging

by Lars Tornstam

Book Overview

Given the 2006 GREAT GERONTOLOGY AWARD for outstanding contribution to gerontological research by the Swedish Gerontological Society

Received a VALUE GROUND AWARD from the journal Aldreomsorg (Old Age Care)

Expanding upon his earlier writings, Dr. Tornstam's latest book explores the need for new theories in gerontology and sets the stage for the development of his theory of gerotranscendence. This theory...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826131344
• ISBN13: 9780826131348
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.4"