The 3 volumes of this reference are divided by topic. Vol. 1, psychological aspects, offers 11 chapters on a range of issues related to aging, including language and communication, everyday problem solving, personality and emotion, age stereotypes, memory, and end-of-life. The articles knowledgeably report on current scholarly research, with statistics and notes on sources appearing frequently throughout. Each chapter concludes with a full bibliography. Vol. 2, on physical and mental health, continues this format with 10 chapters on topics that include longevity and health, cognitive and physical aging from the standpoint of behavioral genetics, the impact of psychosocial stress on aging, and mental health assessment. Vol. 3 is on societal issues, with such topics as elder abuse prevention, housing, and Hispanic aging and social policy. Highly relevant and thought-provoking, this reference will be of interest to a broad readership, including those involved in policy, planning, healthcare, and caregiving, as well as the interested general reader. The editors have published in gerontology and higher education; the contributors are specialists in gerontology, psychology, sociology, and policy in the US. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less