Description: Spanning the disciplines of epidemiology, gerontology, and demography, this comprehensive book addresses theoretical and applied issues in health and aging, links methods and findings, and focuses on the elderly in context of the entire human life cycle.
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"The well-written style of the text in conjunction with many examples should make the book understandable at the undergraduate level. ... the book covers a broad array of topics at the intersection of demography and epidemiology. ... Students who might be unfamiliar with some technical terms will welcome the large glossary provided at the end of book. ... an indispensable resource for students and professionals in the field of demography. It will be on my shelf for demographic reference works." (Roland Rau, European Journal of Population, Vol. 29 (3), 2013)
"It will be of particular value to applied researchers and to those working in a policy setting. ... a valuable resource for instructors, students, and researchers. In sum, its strengths include clear writing, accessibility, a practical focus, many illustrative examples, and the fact that chapters provide a good overview of their subject matter ... giving useful detail also. ... The book can be recommended for libraries that cover demography, epidemiology, social medicine, public health, or gerontology." (Maire Ni Bhrolchain, Population Studies, Vol. 67 (2), 2013)
"This comprehensive introduction to and overview of health demography and the epidemiology of aging is authored by an established expert in this field who does an excellent job of covering a broad range of topics. ... It easily could serve as a textbook for a two-semester course, and as an excellent reference for practicing health demographers and epidemiologists. ... This one is very useful and readable, and I expect to use it as a reference for years to come." (Ryan M. Carnahan, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2012)