Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology

By: Hersen, Michel, Dr., Ph.D. (Editor), And Van Hasselt, Vincent B (Editor)

Book Overview

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 III considers such special issues as family caregiving, minority issues, physical activity, and elder abuse and neglect.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306456613
• ISBN13: 9780306456619
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 574 Pages
• Weight: 2.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.3" x 10.3"