Great Myths of Aging

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<p><i>Great Myths of Aging</i> looks at the generalizations and stereotypes associated with older people and, with a blend of humor and cutting-edge research, dispels those common myths.</p><p></p><ul><li>Reader-friendly structure breaks myths down into categories such as Body, Mind, and Living Contexts; and looks at myths from Older people lose interest in sex to Older people are stingy</li><li>Explains the origins of myths and misconceptions about aging</li><li>Looks at the unfortunate consequences of anti-aging stereotypes for both the reader and older adults in society</li></ul>

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<p><b>Joan T. Erber</b> is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Florida International University.  She is the author of<i>Adult Development and Aging</i>, 3^rd edition (Wiley, 2013). Dr. Erber is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), the Association for Psychological Science (APS), and the American Psychological Association (APA).</p><p><b>Lenore T. Szuchman</b> is a developmental psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Barry University. She is the author of<i>Writing with Style: APA Style Made Easy</i>, and co-editor of<i>Psychological Perspectives on Human Sexuality</i>.</p><p></p>

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