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Gerontology
This is a selected list of sources related to gerontology. The citations in each section have been arranged in Library of Congress call number order.
Abstracts and Indexes
Abstracts in Social Gerontology (online-1990-). (bu only)
This index was entitled Current Literature
on Aging from 1964-1989. It indexes primarily journals although
books, articles, pamphlets, and government publications are also
included. There is a classified subject arrangement with subject
and author indexes. Also includes a section of bibliographical citations
without abstracts.
Mugar Z7164 O4F57 ( (print-1964-2007 in storage)
AgeLine (bu only)
Includes citations and abstracts for books, journals and magazines, and research reports. Indexes English language literature from many countries. Coverage is from 1978 to present with some selected coverage for 1966-1977.
Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature
(CINAHL) (online). 1981- (bu only)
Reviews and indexes over 500 journals, including those related
to gerontology. Includes journals, pamphlets, books,
conference proceedings, and dissertations.
PsycINFO 1887- (bu only)
Comprehensive international index to the literature of psychology
and interrelated behavioral and social sciences, including gerontology. Indexes approximately
2,200 periodicals. Provides abstracts and many full-text links for journal articles as well
as information on books and book chapters.
Social
Services Abstracts 1979- (bu only)
Indexes over 1300 publications relating to social work and human
services, including social welfare, social policy gerontology, and community
development. Includes abstracts of journal articles and dissertations
as well as citations to book reviews. Has some full-text links to articles.
Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Handbooks
The Encyclopedia of Aging. 2006
Comprehensive two volume encyclopedia of topics from the field of gerontology.
Cross-references are given at the end of most articles. Includes
a subject index and a list of contributors.
Mugar Reference XHQ1061 E53 2006
Encyclopedia of Aging. 2002
Four volume encyclopedia with 400 entries on all aspects of aging.
Most articles include bibliographies. It has an index, outline of
contents, and a list of authors.
Mugar HQ1061 E534 2002
Dictionary of Gerontology. 1988
Defines gerontological terms and gives bibliographical references
with each definition. Related terms are listed at the end of each
definition. The names of the person who originated the term and
the date when it was first used are included whenever possible.
Has a name index.
Mugar Reference XHQ1061 H338 1988
Profiles in Gerontology: a Biographical Dictionary. 1995
Profiles of 300 people who are important in the field
of gerontology. Includes educational and career information for
each entry. Has name and subject indexes.
Mugar Reference XHQ1064 U5A624 1995
Aging in America. A-Z. 2001
Entries address many aspects of aging including public
policy and medical issues. Has a subject index.
Mugar HQ1064 U5B379 2001
The Graying of America. 2001
Has more than 300 entries covering a range of topics about aging.
Includes index of entries and cross-references as well as index
of entries by broad topics.
Mugar HQ1064 U5K39 2001
Dictionary of Eldercare Terminology. 2000
Includes almost 1,000 entries that address non-medical
terms used in eldercare. Entries range from several lines to several
pages long. Has topical indices.
Mugar Reference XHV1461 F45 2000
Encyclopedia of Gerontology. 2007
Two volume encyclopedia that includes articles on numerous aspects of aging. Has an index and list of contributors.
Mugar Reference XRC952.5 E58 2007
The Encyclopedia of Elder Care. 2008
Includes articles on nursing home care, rehabilitation,
home care, social services, case management, and assisted living.
Has a list of references as well as subject and contributor indexes.
Mugar Reference XRC954 E53 2008
Statistical Resources
AgingStats.Gov
National
Archive of Computerized Data on Aging
Profile of Older Americans. U.S. Administration on Aging
Aging Statistics. U.S. Administration on Aging
Internet Resources
AARP
The web page of the American Association of Retired Persons
includes articles on many topics related to aging. It also has the
full text of Congressional testimonies by representatives from AARP.
AARP Guide to
Internet Resources Related to Aging
Provides links to numerous web sites, listservs, newsgroups,
and electronic magazines. Each suggested resource includes an annotated
description. There is an alphabetical list of sites and a list of
contents.
Administration
on Aging
Includes many links to web sites on aging. Also has information
on legislation related to the aging.
AgeSource/AgeStats
Worldwide
AgeSource identifies clearinghouses, databases, libraries, directories,
bibliographies, reading lists, and websites
that focus on aging. AgeStats provides access to statistical data from a number of different countries and gives comparative data and projections when available. One can search the databases individually or together.
ElderWeb
Provides access to information on many aspects of eldercare,
including financial, legal, housing, and medical issues. Has links
to full text articles from a variety of sources, including agencies,
newspapers, and journals.
The Gerontological Society of America
In addition to providing information about the Society and various
aspects of gerontology, this site includes links to a number of
online resources.
GRADSCHOOLS.COM
Provides information on gerontology programs in the United States
and other countries. It also has information on distance learning
programs.
