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Physical Environments and Aging - Critical Contributions of M. Powell Lawton to Theory and Practice (Hardcover)
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Physical Environments and Aging - Critical Contributions of M. Powell Lawton to Theory and Practice (Hardcover)
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A tribute and guide to M. Powell Lawton's groundbreaking work!
Dr. M. Powell Lawton, who died in January 2001, was arguably the
most significant thinker, researcher, and practitioner in
environment-behavior studies within the field of gerontology. The
authors of Physical Environments and Aging represent three
generations of internationally recognized researchers whose lives
and work were greatly influenced by both Lawton the professional
and Lawton the man. This book presents their assessment of his
contributions to environmental theory, purpose-built housing,
community study, long-term care settings, and other related topics.
Many of the contributors also share personal anecdotes that
illustrate how Lawton's professional visions were shaped by his
remarkable intellect and personality.
Physical Environments and Aging examines many aspects of
environmental gerontology, including: housing policy reform and
home modification place therapy philosophic foundations of
environment-aging studies the future of theory, practice, and
policy in the field the role of neighborhoods More than just an
homage, Physical Environments and Aging is also a practical guide
to the field, offering you tractable theory, useful methods and
measures, and functional research overviews in the realms of
everyday experience of older adults.
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