Description: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 worldWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Global Aging: Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course. To get started finding Global Aging: Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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Global Aging: Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course
Description: 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 worldWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Global Aging: Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course. To get started finding Global Aging: Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.