SKU/Artículo: AMZ-0826128882

Gerontechnology: Research, Practice, and Principles in the Field of Technology and Aging

Format:

Paperback

Kindle

Paperback

Detalles del producto
Disponibilidad:
En stock
Peso con empaque:
0.77 kg
Devolución:
Condición
Nuevo
Producto de:
Amazon
Viaja desde
USA

Sobre este producto
  • Awarded third place in the 2017 AJN Book of the Year Awards in Information TechnologyTwo mega-trends of modern culture, the rapid aging of the population and the inexorable advances in technology, have fueled the development of gerontechnology--the use of technology to sustain individual autonomy to an advanced age. This expansive book encompasses state-of-the-art research in gerontechnology and promising new technologies, products, and services that can improve activities of daily living, general health, and wellbeing of older individuals. It addresses current and future applications in such crucial areasas mobility and transportation, assistive devices, smart homes for senior citizens, in-home technologies, safety and privacy, and research and development highlighting--among others--design.Topics include, but are not limited to, virtual environments as a research tool, sensation, perception, and cognition research advancements, novel accessibility challenges to information and communication technology, as well as the evolving characteristics of the elderly. These are among the welcome developments addressed in the book. Contributors from around the globe, including the UK, Germany, Japan, Canada, The Netherlands, Korea, the United States, and more, bring unprecedented cross-cultural insight to the intersections of aging phenomena and technology.Key Features:Disseminates empirically proven findings and evidence-based theories, models, and conceptsWritten by world-recognized leaders in the field of technology and agingReflects the global usage of gerontechnological applicationsIncludes new technologies, research, and applications for virtual environments, smart homes, assistive technology care, and roboticsDiscusses computer-assisted social engagement, technology-facilitated caregiving, business case examples, and more
AR$479.549
60% OFF
AR$191.820

IMPORT EASILY

By purchasing this product you can deduct VAT with your RUT number

AR$479.549
60% OFF
AR$191.820

10% OFF con cupon ANIVERSARIO10

Pagá fácil y rápido con Mercado Pago o MODO

Llega en 8 a 12 días hábiles
con envío
Tienes garantía de entrega
Este producto viaja de USA a tus manos en