Global Aging: Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (962 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0826105467 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 328 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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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 populationAn essay on pension and income maintenance policies and programsAn analysis of the role of local and national governments, as well as non-governmental organizations, in serving older adultsCase studies on specific aspects of aging: family life, caregiving, policies and politics, health and long-term care, and work and retirementThe most current demographic data on aging around the world" . From the Back Cover "Using a compar
He is a graduate from Duke University at both Masters and Doctoral levels. Dr. Kunkel has 20 years of experience in research and teaching in gerontology and is the recipient of the 2006 Outstanding Gerontology Educator Award.James Scott Brown, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Gerontology, and a Fellow of Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University, OH. Kunkel, PhD is the director of Scripps Gerontology Center and Professor in the Department of Sociology and Geron
I started using this book in my Global Aging on-line I started using this book in my Global Aging on-line class at the University of Iowa, during the summer 201I started using this book in my Global Aging on-line Mercedes E. Bernklug I started using this book in my Global Aging on-line class at the University of Iowa, during the summer 2014. The class is composed mostly of undergraduates, some of whom are working toward a Certificate in Aging Studies (for which this class is a requirement). The chapters define and explain key concepts and conclude with discussion questions and a vocab summary. The book has been well accepted by my students. They also appreciate that it is available in paperback format.. . The class is composed mostly of undergraduates, some of whom are working toward a Certificate in Aging Studies (for which this class is a requirement). The chapters define and explain key concepts and conclude with discussion questions and a vocab summary. The book has been well accepted by my students. They also appreciate that it is available in paperback format.. "Well written" according to joseph rich. For class nice multiple small stories
For a scholar of aging studies, the topics are comprehensive, including demographics, political systems, health and long-term care provision, employment/retirement, and formal and informal support systems. 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 world . Structurally, the book adds value with the inclusion of Web resources and a robust index. This book is exemplary in amassing demographic, policy, and sociopsychological data from around the world to refute both premises: that countries' aging is not occurring in developing nations and that aging of the population presents intractable predicaments. Gosselink, PsycCritiquesUsing a comparative, cross-national perspective, Global Agin