Senescence - The Last Half of Life

This book contains Stanley Hall's 1922 treatise, Senescence, the last half of life. Within it, Hall attempts to present the subjects of 'Old Age' and 'Death' from as many viewpoints as possible. This is in order to show how different people throughout history, have viewed these problems in many different ways. This fascinating investigation is highly recommended for students of psychology, and is not to be missed by collectors of Hall's work. Contents include: The Youth of Old Age, The History of Old Age, Literature by and on the Aged, Statistics of Old Age and Its Care, Medical Views and Treatment of Old Age, The Contribution of Biology and Physiology, Report on Questionnaire Returns, Some Conclusions, etcetera. Granville Stanley Hall (1846-1924) was a pioneering American psychologist and educator, whose main interests focused on childhood development and evolutionary theory. Many antiquarian texts such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.