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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
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2003
- Rilegatura
- (Copertina rigida)
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- Titolo
- Springer Series on the Societal Impact on Aging: Impact of Technology on Successful Aging
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Neil Charness, K. Warner Schaie
- Editore
- Springer Publishing Company
- Pubblicato
- 2003
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 339
- ISBN10
- 0826124038
- ISBN13
- 9780826124036
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Scienze sociali, Scienza, USA, Relazioni, Tecnologia, Sociologia, Vecchiaia, Invecchiamento, Amministrazione pubblica, Aspetti sociali, Condizioni Sociali, Gerontologia
- Descrizione
- 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.