This first comparative study of ageing and social policy in two major European countries is based on a unique set of joint analyses of the major policy areas affecting older people. These analyses reveal both differences and similarities in policy and practice and, in several fields, increasing convergence. ÍNDICE: Major Policy Challenges of Ageing Societies: Britain and Germany Compared; A.Walker and G.Naegele - Pension Reform and the Socio-Economic Statusof Older People; J.Ginn, U.Fachinger and W. SchmC$hl - Ageing and the Labour Market: A Comparison of Policy Approaches; F. Frerichs and P. Taylor - Silver Economy: Purchasing Power and the Quest for Quality of Life; W. Potratz, T. Gross and J. Hilbert - Gender and Ageing: The Role of Social Networks; I. Eyers and G. Backes - Minority Ethnic Elders in Germany and the UK; V. Gerling - TheChanging Generational Contract Within and Outside the Family; M. Reichert andJ. Phillips - Health Status and Health Policy; A. Pfaff - Long-Term Care in Germany and the UK; C. Glendenning and G. Igl - Societal and Political Participation; T.Maltby and C.Rohleder - Conclusion; G.Naegele and A.Walker
- ISBN: 978-0-230-52098-1
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 26/12/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés