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Although recognition of reminiscing as a potentially adaptive process can be traced back over 30 years to the seminal work of Robert Butler as discussed in the Foreword, there has been little effort to consolidate the work and paint a complete picture of reminiscing as an entity. Here, reminiscing is presented as a multi-disciplinary topic, examining the theory of, and research on, reminiscing. The book also discusses the different ways of conducting life-review interviews and explores therapeutic applications.; Contributors to this book, many of whom are pioneers and leading figures in the field, discuss and elaborate their latest thinking and research findings from multiple perspectives. The volume's strength derives from its multi-disciplinary nursing, psychiatry, psychology, gerontology, community advocacy and multinational Australia, Canada, England, Sweden and the United States treatment. James Birren, Irene Burnside, and Phillipe Cappeliez are a few of the eminent scholars authoring this volume.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1758847 in Books
• Published on: 1995-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 323 pages

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A Multi-disciplinary Review of Reminiscence
This academically written book offers a step-by-step research and methodological approach to the "Art and Science of Reminiscence". Each chapter is written by experts in their field. The compilation of these experts/contributors provide a concise review of this topics history, future and most importantly its practical applications. Excellent resource manual for scholars interested in furthering their knowledge base on reminiscence. The reference bibliography itself is and outstanding tool for continued research for it lists most international scholars involved in reminiscence.