Isbn: 9780345428264 - the virtues of aging (library of contemporary thought) (25 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. We are not alone in our worry about both the physical aspect of aging and the prejudice that exists toward the elderly, which is similar to racism or sexism. What makes it different is that the prejudice also exists among those of us who are either within this group or rapidly approaching it. When I have mentioned the title of this book to a few people, most of them responded, 'Virtues? What could possibly be good about growing old?' The most obvious answer, of course, is to consider the alternative to aging. But there are plenty of other good answers--many based on our personal experiences and observations. --from THE VIRTUES OF AGING.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. We are not alone in our worry about both the physical aspect of aging and the prejudice that exists toward the elderly, which is similar to racism or sexism. What makes it different is that the prejudice also exists among those of us who are either within this group or rapidly approaching it. When I have mentioned the title of this book to a few people, most of them responded, 'Virtues? What could possibly be good about growing old?' The most obvious answer, of course, is to consider the alternative to aging. But there are plenty of other good answers--many based on our personal experiences and observations. --from THE VIRTUES OF AGING.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Like New dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Very Good. 1st hardcover ed. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Zustand: Very Good. 1st hardcover ed. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. 1st hardcover ed. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Good. 1st hardcover ed. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 140 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. The book is signed by Author. Dust jacket condition is Good. This copy is the First Edition of the published work. This copy is the Third Printing of the published work. Secure packaging for safe delivery. signed by author.…

Hardcover. First Hardcover Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xiii, 140 pages. In Very Good condition with Very Good minus dust jacket. Spine white with black and red lettering. Dust jacket protected with a mylar covering, price uncut: "$18.95." Mild bumping to board and dust jacket corners. Soiling and staining to dust jacket. Foxing to textblock. Signed flat by Carter on title page. Shelved in U.S. Political Bio. 1410538. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. 140 Pp. Maroon Cloth Spine, Beige Boards. Stated Third Printing. Signed By Carter On The Title Page, Without Inscription. Fine In Fine Price-Clipped Dust Jacket. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Hardcover with DJ. Red cloth spine with gold lettering. Light tan speckled paper over boards. Binding clean and tight. White DJ wrapped in protective mylar cover. DJ clean with no marks or tears. No date on title page. Copyright page dated 1998. Number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. 140 pages. Pages clean throughout, crisp and white. Signed by Jimmy Carter on half title page. Please email with questions or to request photos. Note: if there is a photo beside this listing, it s a STOCK photo that ABE put there (for reasons that we cannot understand or control) and might not match this actual book. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light foxing to top page edges. In Near Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author and former U. S. President Jimmy Carter directly on the front endpaper; Thirty-ninth President of the U. S. Jimmy Carter discusses the topics usually connected with aging: health, exercise, family relationships, financial decisions, and changes in sociological hierarchies, but Carter also uses this new frontier in his life to reflect upon the benefits gained from aging, mainly life experience and moral compass. He also explores the personal effects of aging for himself and his wife Rosalynn Carter and shares valuable lessons on aging learned from world leaders and great thinkers; 8vo; xiv, 140, [6] pages; Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: fine. First Edition / Third Printing. Octavo, xiii, [1], 140pp, [6]. Hardcover, title in gilt on spine. In the publisher's dust jacket, fine condition, retail price on front flap. Signed by former President Carter on the front endpaper with a full signature. First edition of The Virtues of Aging, signed by President Jimmy Carter. (illustrator). Signed.…