Cognitive and Social Neuroscience of Aging

This book introduces readers to brain changes with age. It covers a breadth of abilities, from cognitive to social and emotional, and focuses on how research revealing the plasticity of the brain has changed thinking about aging. It does not assume an extensive background in neuroanatomy, by including many images.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 298 pages
Publication date: 03 January 2019
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Cognitive and Social Neuroscience of Aging is a comprehensive exploration of the profound impact of aging on the human brain. Designed for audiences with a foundational understanding of psychology, aging, and neuroscience, this book offers a foundational introduction to the subject.

Featuring detailed figures depicting brain regions, the book eliminates the need for extensive neuroanatomy knowledge, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. The extensive coverage of topics, ranging from memory and cognition to cognitive training, emotion, and social processes, ensures that it caters to individuals with considerable expertise in the field of aging.

Through an integrative perspective, the book delves into the complexities of individual differences and the effects of age-related disorders such as Alzheimer's disease on brain function. It highlights the remarkable resilience and adaptability of the brain as a result of normal aging, challenging prevailing notions of cognitive decline.

Written with the goal of emphasizing the ways in which neuroscience methods have revolutionized our understanding of aging, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of psychology, gerontology, and neuroscience. It provides a deeper understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive and social changes associated with aging, paving the way for innovative interventions and therapies to enhance the well-being of older individuals.

Weight: 524g
Dimension: 154 x 227 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781107446557