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Two "megatrends" of modern culture are rapid population aging and the inexorable advances in various technologies encountered by the population at large. This comprehensive volume explore… Mehr…

Two "megatrends" of modern culture are rapid population aging and the inexorable advances in various technologies encountered by the population at large. This comprehensive volume explores the intersections of technology with aging and serves as both a primer and reference for educators, students, researchers, and practitioners. It includes concepts from the basics of gerotechnologyóperson-environment fitóto the core activity fieldsócomputer and assistive devices and their practical application Two "megatrends" of modern culture are rapid population aging and the inexorable advances in various technologies encountered by the population at large. This comprehensive volume explores the intersections of technology with aging and serves as both a primer and reference for educators, students, researchers, and practitioners. It includes concepts from the basics of gerotechnologyóperson-environment fitóto the core activity fieldsócomputer and assistive devices and their practical applicationsóto models, or prototypes for technical development and its application to everyday life. Thought-provoking concluding chapters address ethical concerns for the future as well as offer new perspectives or context to ideas and innovations explored earlier. Social Aspects, Technology, Gerotechnology: Research and Practice in Technology and Aging~~ Burdick, David C., PhD~~Social Aspects~~Technology~~9780826197535, en, Gerotechnology: Research and Practice in Technology and Aging, Burdick, David C., PhD, 9780826197535, Springer Publishing Company, 10/01/2004, , , , Springer Publishing Company, 10/01/2004<

2004, ISBN: 9780826197535

Research and Practice in Technology and Aging, eBooks, eBook Download (PDF), <p>Two "megatrends" of modern culture are rapid population aging and the inexorable advances in various … Mehr…

Research and Practice in Technology and Aging, eBooks, eBook Download (PDF), <p>Two "megatrends" of modern culture are rapid population aging and the inexorable advances in various technologies encountered by the population at large. </p> <p>This comprehensive volume explores the intersections of technology with aging and serves as both a primer and reference for educators, students, researchers, and practitioners. It includes concepts from the basics of gerotechnologyóperson-environment fitóto the core activity fieldsócomputer and assistive devices and their practical applicationsóto models, or prototypes for technical development and its application to everyday life.</p> <p>Thought-provoking concluding chapters address ethical concerns for the future as well as offer new perspectives or context to ideas and innovations explored earlier.</p> [PU: Springer Publishing Company], Seiten: 320, [ED: 1], Springer Publishing Company, 2004<

ISBN: 9780826197535

Two "megatrends" of modern culture are rapid population aging and the inexorable advances in various technologies encountered by the population at large. This comprehensive volume explore… Mehr…

Two "megatrends" of modern culture are rapid population aging and the inexorable advances in various technologies encountered by the population at large. This comprehensive volume explores the intersections of technology with aging and serves as both a primer and reference for educators, students, researchers, and practitioners. It includes concepts from the basics of gerotechnologyoperson-environment fitoto the core activity fieldsocomputer and assistive devices and their practical applicationsoto models, or prototypes for technical development and its application to everyday life.Thought-provoking concluding chapters address ethical concerns for the future as well as offer new perspectives or context to ideas and innovations explored earlier.; PDF; Reference & Languages > Social services & welfare, criminology > Social welfare & social services >, Springer Publishing Company<