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Aging in Comparative Perspective
Cook, Ian Gillespie; Halsall, Jamie
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Description for Aging in Comparative Perspective
Paperback. This book compares aging in the US, UK, Sweden, Japan, China, Nepal and South Africa, discussing new policies needed to deal with their rapidly changing demographics. It explores both the challenges and advantages of aging in these contrasting societies. Series: International Perspectives on Aging. Num Pages: 96 pages, 14 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 172.
This book examines the key aging processes in seven countries (United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Japan, China, Nepal, and South Africa) and the main policies that have been, and are being, developed to deal with this rapid change in the demographic profile. It addresses the problems that are identified as well as the positive aspects of aging within each of these contrasting societies. Thus it makes a significant contribution to the major debates about growing old across the globe.
This book examines the key aging processes in seven countries (United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Japan, China, Nepal, and South Africa) and the main policies that have been, and are being, developed to deal with this rapid change in the demographic profile. It addresses the problems that are identified as well as the positive aspects of aging within each of these contrasting societies. Thus it makes a significant contribution to the major debates about growing old across the globe.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
Series
International Perspectives on Aging
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781489999993
SKU
V9781489999993
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About Cook, Ian Gillespie; Halsall, Jamie
Prof. Ian G. Cook is Professor of Human Geography and current Chair of the Media, Arts and Social Science Faculty Graduate Research Committee, Liverpool John Moores University. His research is mainly on aspects of Chinese urbanization, health, environment, and gerontological issues, and on social gerontology more globally. He has published widely, including articles in Health Policy, the International Journal of ... Read more
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