Comprises 26 contributions on both the theoretical and the practical realities of the psychology of aging. Representative topics include aging individuals and societal contexts, cognitive and information-processing perspectives on aging, sexuality and aging, substance use and abuse in old age, psychotherapy with older adults, and interventions in nursing homes and other alternative living settings. Intended for practicing clinicians, graduate students in training, and other scientifically trained mental health professionals. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.