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Gerontechnology

by Jan A. M. Graafmans

Book Details

Publisher:IOS Press
Published:1998
Pages:484
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

This publication is concerned with gerontechnology - the study of technology and ageing with the aim of improving the functioning of older people in daily life. The first part of the book is a compilation of the key-note addresses describing the background for and the conditions under which the emerging field of gerontechnology can be developed further. The chapters deal with political, socio-economic, ethical, demographic issues related to gerontechnology. Furthermore, methodological approaches

Our Review

For anyone curious about the intersection of aging populations and technological innovation, this book serves as a foundational guide to the emerging field of gerontechnology. It opens with a series of key-note addresses that meticulously outline the political, socio-economic, and ethical conditions necessary for this discipline to flourish. The text provides a crucial background, tackling complex demographic shifts and the methodological approaches required to develop technologies that genuinely improve daily life for older adults.

What sets this work apart is its comprehensive, multi-disciplinary lens, refusing to view technology as a mere gadget and instead framing it within a broader human context. Readers interested in public policy, healthcare innovation, or ethical design will find a rich exploration of how to create systems that support aging with dignity and autonomy. It’s a thought-provoking read that challenges innovators to consider the full human experience behind their creations.

Themes

Medical

Subjects

Medical