Gerontology: The Basics

<p>Human aging is a complex multi-faceted experience that unfolds over an entire lifetime. While human aging is universal it is also wildly variable shaped by individual social cultural political geographic and historical contexts. <i>Gerontology: The basics</i> explores the field of research education and practice which takes on the complex and multi-faceted questions issues and problems of adult aging and old age. </p><p>Intended for anyone interested in understanding the origins of gerontology and its unique purview we invite the reader to join us in a critical examination of what we think we know about becoming and being old and perhaps be inspired to engage more deeply in their own travels through the life-course.</p>