The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Adulthood and Aging

"A plus point is that the writing style makes the content accessible to a wide audience without being simplistic. It would therefore be useful to students in order to expand their reading around psychological issues in ageing." (Journal of Ageing & Society, 1 August 2013)"This exceptional collection draws on the most recent demographic data and combines classic research with cutting-edge approaches to provide an invaluable overview of the developmental psychology of the adult years. Covers a wide range of topics within adult development and ageing, from theoretical perspectives to specific content areas." (Nursing Times, January 2013)"(the book) will be very useful as a review for professional in the area of developmental psychology, but also as a resource for students who wish to find a summary of a specific area. . . Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals." (Choice, 1 September 2012)