Ebook Ageing Societies A Comparative Introduction

Author : Timonen, Virpi
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335222692
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ageing Societies: A Comparative Introduction written by Timonen, Virpi and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to convince readers that ageing is not boring, threatening or depressing, but that it has enormous relevance for the young and the old alike.

Author : Christine L. Fry
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aging in Culture and Society written by Christine L. Fry and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1980 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the life and accomplishments of the former slave who became a scientist and devoted his career to helping the South improve its agriculture.

Author : Sarah Harper
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ageing Societies written by Sarah Harper and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Combining bio-demography, sociology, economics and development studies, Ageing Societies highlights the opportunities of an ageing population for a mature society."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Christine L. Fry
Publisher : Praeger Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780275904852
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aging in Culture and Society written by Christine L. Fry and published by Praeger Publishers. This book was released on 1980 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kalyani Mehta
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Untapped Resources written by Kalyani Mehta and published by Cavendish Square Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A paradoxical outcome of modernisation and improved mortality rates in Asia is the emergence of an ageing population, particularly the women. Older women in Asia, having assumed the subservient role in society, are not well placed to fend for themselves in a society that threatens to relegate them further down the social ladder. This book comprises papers on the conditions and concerns of women in societies across Asia, highlighting specific problems and proposals that need to be looked at urgently.

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Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Family, the Market and the State in Ageing Societies written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Suzanne R. Kunkel, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826105475
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Global Aging written by Suzanne R. Kunkel, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is exemplary in amassing demographic, policy, and sociopsychological data from around the world to refute both premises: that countriesí aging is not occurring in developing nations and that aging of the population presents intractable predicaments. The content of the book is rich with current information seldom accumulated into one source. For a scholar of aging studies, the topics are comprehensive, including demographics, political systems, health and long-term care provision, employment/retirement, and formal and informal support systems. Structurally, the book adds value with the inclusion of Web resources and a robust index. The design is conducive for a classroom setting by incorporating discussion questions and key words at the end of each chapter." -- Dr. Carol A. Gosselink, PsycCritiques Using a comparative, cross-national perspective, Global Aging: Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course explores the major topics in social gerontology worldwide and the demands that the aging population places on a society. This comprehensive and timely guide includes contributions from international gerontology scholars and illustrates both universal and socioculturally unique aspects of aging across nations. It is organized thematically for ease of use and includes an abundance of photographs and illustrations to highlight key points. Key features: Discussions on various nations' policies and programs designed to meet the unique needs of an older population An essay on pension and income maintenance policies and programs An analysis of the role of local and national governments, as well as non-governmental organizations, in serving older adults Case studies on specific aspects of aging: family life, caregiving, policies and politics, health and long-term care, and work and retirement The most current demographic data on aging around the world

Author : Jean Woo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1441983546
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aging in Hong Kong written by Jean Woo and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the longest life expectancy for men and the second longest for women, Hong Kong typifies our planet’s aging population. The daily lives of its older adults closely match the advantages and disadvantages experienced by urban elders in other developed countries. For these reasons, Hong Kong’s elderly serve as a salient guide to older people’s social, psychological, and healthcare needs—concerns of increasing importance as the world grows older. Aging in Hong Kong examines this emblematic population as a case study specifically in comparison with their counterparts in the West, shedding light on diverse, interrelated currents in the aging experience. Referencing numerous international studies, the book contrasts different health service arrangements and social factors and relates them to a variety of health outcomes. Its wide-ranging coverage documents health and illness trends, reviews age-friendly policy initiatives, relates health literacy to patients’ active role in their own care, and discusses elders as an underserved group in the division of limited health funding and resources. This multiple focus draws readers’ attention to policies that need revisiting or retooling as chapters analyze major life areas including: Living environment. Retirement and post-retirement employment issues. Financial asset management. Health literacy regarding aging issues. Elder-positive service delivery models. Ageism in the prioritization of healthcare. End-of-life issues. By assembling such a wealth of data on its subject, Aging in Hong Kong puts ongoing challenges into clear focus for gerontologists, sociologists, health and cross-cultural psychologists, public health policymakers, and others involved in improving the quality of elders’ lives.

Author : Merril D. Silverstein
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000428516
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aging Families in Chinese Society written by Merril D. Silverstein and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-05 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Declining fertility rates and increased life expectancies over the last few decades have conspired to make China one of the more rapidly aging societies in the world. Aging Families in Chinese Society focuses on the accelerated social and demographic changes in China and examines their implications for family care and support for older adults. Contributors to this landmark volume portray various challenges facing aging families in China as a result of reduced family size, changing gender expectations, rapid economic development and urbanization, rural-to-urban migration, and an emerging but still underdeveloped long-term care system. Divided into four thematic areas – Disability and Family Support; Family Relationships and Mental Health; Filial Piety and Gender Norms; and Long-term Care Preferences – chapters in this volume confront these burgeoning issues and offer salient policy and practice considerations not just for today’s aging population, but future generations to come. Combining quantitative data from social surveys in China, comparative surveys in Taiwan and Thailand, and qualitative data from in-depth interviews, Aging Families in Chinese Societies will be of significant interest to students and researchers in aging and gerontology, China and East Asian Studies and population studies.

Author : Scott L. Greer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 110897287X
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ageing and Health written by Scott L. Greer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-08-05 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mythical 'demographic timebomb' can be defused through policies that reduce inequalities between and within generations.