Creative Aging - A Meaning-Making Perspective

Creative Aging is unique in its blending of the theoretical and the practical. On the one hand, attention is given to discussions of perspectives on aging, definitions of creativity, theoretical frameworks for development, therapies for aging, and cognitive habits and cultural tendencies that interrupt creative aging. On the other hand, Carlsen introduces many illustrative stories and models and describes practical, concrete steps to creative aging. All material is carefully developed and interwoven and smoothly brides the gaps between theory and practice.

Summary

In this study of ageing, the author considers the complex interdependence of all systems. She blends practical and theoretical guidance, emphasizing the process of making meaning in the evolving development of people as they grow older, and looking at their relationships and creative pursuits.

Product details

• Authors: Mary Baird Carlsen
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.05.1996
• EAN: 9780393702262
• ISBN: 978-0-393-70226-2
• No. of pages: 258
• Dimensions: 16 mm x 23 mm x 2 mm
• Weight: 395 g
• Series: Norton Professional Books (Pap; Norton Professional Books (Pap
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories