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This volume provides a detailed examination of changes in technology that impact individuals as they age with an emphasis upon cultural contexts and person-environment fit from human factors, psychological, and sociological perspectives. The editors take into consideration the role of macro-influences in shaping technological changes in industrialized societies that effect successful aging in terms of quality of life. Topics discussed include: human factors and aging; the impact of the internet; and assistive technology. As a special feature, each chapter is followed by two commentaries from experts in the same and neighboring disciplines.
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Springer Series on the Societal Impact on Aging: Impact of Technology on Successful Aging, Neil Charness, K. Warner Schaie
- Language
- Released
- 2003
- Binding
- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- Springer Series on the Societal Impact on Aging: Impact of Technology on Successful Aging
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Neil Charness, K. Warner Schaie
- Publisher
- Springer Publishing Company
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 339
- ISBN10
- 0826124038
- ISBN13
- 9780826124036
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Science, USA, Relationships, Technology, Sociology, Old Age, Aging, Public Administration, Social Aspects, Social Conditions, Gerontology
- Description
- This volume provides a detailed examination of changes in technology that impact individuals as they age with an emphasis upon cultural contexts and person-environment fit from human factors, psychological, and sociological perspectives. The editors take into consideration the role of macro-influences in shaping technological changes in industrialized societies that effect successful aging in terms of quality of life. Topics discussed include: human factors and aging; the impact of the internet; and assistive technology. As a special feature, each chapter is followed by two commentaries from experts in the same and neighboring disciplines.