Robert N. Butler, MD (January 21, 1927-July 4, 2010): Visionary leader

Gerontologist

Volumn 54, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 6-12

  Achenbaum, W Andrew ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON   (United States)

Author keywords

Ageism; Alzheimer's Disease; Geriatrics; History; Longevity; Public Policy; Quality of life; Theory

Indexed keywords

AGEISM; AGING; GERIATRICS; HISTORY; HUMAN; LEADERSHIP; MALE; NATIONAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION; PHYSICIAN; POLICY; QUALITY OF LIFE; UNITED STATES;

AGEISM; AGING; GERIATRICS; HISTORY, 20TH CENTURY; HISTORY, 21ST CENTURY; HUMANS; LEADERSHIP; MALE; NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING (U.S.); PHYSICIANS; PUBLIC POLICY; QUALITY OF LIFE; UNITED STATES;

EID: 84892706078     PISSN: 00169013     EISSN: 17585341     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnt015     Document Type: Review

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