Silver Universe

Views on Active Living

Edited by Laura Dryjanska and Roberto Giua - Foreword by Antonio E. Puente PhD - Contributions by Desirèe Addesi; Antonietta Albanese; Giovanni Anzidei; Elena Bocci; Amalia C. Bruni; Gabriele Carbone; Simona Castellani; Fabio Cembrani; Patrizia Civerchia; Trudy Corrigan; Laura Dryjanska; Francesca Frangipane; Marzia Giua; Roberto Giua; Valentina Laganà; Giovanni Lamura; Chiara Manzi; Patrizia Notaro; Esther Martinez Pastor; George (Gino) Pavia; Scott B. Rae; Marco Ricceri and Richard E. Shope III

Silver Universe explores the topic of aging through an interdisciplinary lens while promoting their new idea of “active living” which incorporates exercise alongside a healthy diet and the implementation of disease prevention. The diverse group of contributors shed light on the connections between the psychological, emotional, and physical aspects of aging. From psychology (both clinical and social), through neurology, neurogenetics, gerontology, nutrition, economics, communication, law, tourism and theology, this book offers complimentary views on active living to ensure a high quality of life. « less more »

Lexington Books

Pages: 320 • Trim: 6 x 9

978-1-4985-5232-5 • Hardback • September 2018 • $115.00 • (£75.00)

978-1-4985-5233-2 • eBook • September 2018 • $109.00 • (£70.00)

Subjects: Psychology / Developmental / Adulthood & Aging, Psychology / General, Psychology / Mental Health

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Summary

Silver Universe explores the topic of aging through an interdisciplinary lens while promoting their new idea of “active living” which incorporates exercise alongside a healthy diet and the implementation of disease prevention. The diverse group of contributors shed light on the connections between the psychological, emotional, and physical aspects of aging. From psychology (both clinical and social), through neurology, neurogenetics, gerontology, nutrition, economics, communication, law, tourism and theology, this book offers complimentary views on active living to ensure a high quality of life.

Book Details

Lexington Books

Pages: 320 • Trim: 6 x 9

978-1-4985-5232-5 • Hardback • September 2018 • $115.00 • (£75.00)

978-1-4985-5233-2 • eBook • September 2018 • $109.00 • (£70.00)

Subjects: Psychology / Developmental / Adulthood & Aging, Psychology / General, Psychology / Mental Health

Author

Roberto Giua is business organization consultant.

Laura Dryjanska is assistant professor in the Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University.

Reviews

Silver Universe: Views on Active Living takes the reader on a journey through recent social changes in Western society. No one better than the editors, Laura Dryjanska and Roberto Giua, two key members of the European Network on Intergenerational Family Solidarity (INTERFASOL), can emphasize how meaningful relationships, including care and support between generations, are essential for an active life.
— Anne Marie Fontaine, University of Porto

Silver Universe

Views on Active Living

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Views on Active Living

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