This book groups a series of articles presented at a symposium held in Trois-Rivières on October 10, 11 and 12, 1990. It covers the main issues of training and instrumentation of people working in contexts of abuse and violence towards the elderly. Several programs and testimonies of intervention in Quebec are also presented. This is a well-researched book, which, in addition to outlining the broad elements of the issue, gives an analytical presentation of recent publications and tackles the touchy subject of unrecognized old age homes. Therefore, in its composition, Vieillir sans violence offers an excellent synthesis of the state of current knowledge on violence towards the elderly. However, the large number of themes touched upon is somewhat detrimental to a sense of unity. Also, the highly descriptive nature of the texts can at times make for fastidious and arduous reading. Despite these few flaws, this is nonetheless an accessible book that contributes greatly to our understanding of the phenomenon of violence.