Aging in comparative perspective: processes and policies

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 aswell 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. Examines aging in selected societies at different stages in the demographic transition. Effectively utilizes an interdisciplinary case study approach toanalyze key aging processes and policies across the globe. Highlights innovative features of aging policies in the seven selected countries. Emphasizes lessons for decision makers for gerontological policies in a time of global recession. INDICE: Chapter 1: Introduction: An Aging World. Chapter 2: Aging in the United States. Chapter 3: Aging in the UK. Chapter 4: Aging in Sweden. Chapter 5: Aging in Japan. Chapter 6: Aging in China. Chapter 7: Aging in Nepal. Chapter 8: Aging in South Africa. Chapter 9: Lessons to be Learned.

• ISBN: 978-1-4614-1977-8
• Editorial: Springer US
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 92
• Fecha Publicación: 28/12/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés