Global aging

by Kunkel, Suzanne R.

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Title Statements

Full title :Global aging / comparative perspectives on aging and the life course /

Summary

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 currentdemographic data on aging around the world.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:[2014].

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Springer Publishing Company
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:[2014].

The Physical Object

Description:1 ressource en ligne.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781306405591 (MyiLibrary), 9780826105479 ( e-book ISBN), 0826105475 ( e-book ISBN), 1306405599 (ebk), 9781306405591 (ebk), 1461957303, 9781461957300
oclc:ocn870325027
LC Classification:HQ1061
Dewey Decimal:362.1

Our aging world -- The study of global aging -- The welfare state and global aging -- Demographic perspectives on an aging world -- Disability and active life expectancy -- Health and health care systems -- Long-term services and supports -- Work and retirement -- Families, caregiving, and communitysupport systems -- Global aging and global leadership.

Subjects

AGING Cross-Cultural Comparison Cross-cultural studies e-books elderly Études transculturelles Global Health Livres numériques Older people Personnes âgées Santé mondiale Vieillissement World health