Gerontology The Basics Author:Harry R Moody, Jennifer Sasser Gerontology: The Basics is a vibrant and compelling introduction to the human aging process. Examining the complex issues which surround the study of adult development and aging in a clear and accessible way, it introduces the reader to the socially constructed life-course stages of mid- and later-life and explores the biophysical, psychological... more » and emotional experience of becoming and being "old person". Inviting the reader to consider what it means to be an older adult, it answers such questions as: What is Gerontology? How and why did aging become a focus for study? Who decides what is true about adult development and aging? Is there such a thing as a normal aging process? Does theory help us understand an individual?s experience? What is the future of Gerontology? With case studies, a glossary of terms and suggestions for further reading and research, Gerontology: The Basics is an essential read for anyone wishing to understand the multi-faceted study of aging and gerontology.« less