"Infant and adolescent psychology have been very thoroughly explored; but the study of ageing lags behind. A gerontologist, who is scientific adviser in this field to the Medical Research Council, fills a gap in the literature of psychology with this new introduction to human ageing and its mental effects. Dealing with the course of life form maturity onwards, Dr. Bromley examines many biological and social effects of human ageing; personality and adjustment; mental disorders in adult life and old age; age changes in the organization of occupational and skilled performance; adult intelligence; and age changes in intellectual, social, and other achievements. A final section on method in the study of ageing makes this book an important contribution for the student of psychology as well as the layman" -- Back cover