International Perspectives on Aging – serie
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Contemporary Perspectives on Ageism
Av Liat Ayalon, Clemens Tesch-Römer
Häftad, 2018
569 kr
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This open access book provides a comprehensive perspective on the concept of ageism, its origins, the manifestation and consequences of ageism, as well as ways to respond to and research ageism. The book represents a collaborative effort of researchers from over 20 countries and a variety of …
Aging in European Societies
Healthy Aging in Europe
Inbunden, 2012
1130 kr
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Between longer life expectancies and declining birth rates, Europe’s elder population is growing into a sizable minority with considerable impact on nations, health systems, and economies—in other words, global implications as well as local and regional ones. Those investing in the health of older …
Technologies for Active Aging
Av Andrew Sixsmith, Gloria Gutman
Inbunden, 2013
1130 kr
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The challenge of population aging requires innovative approaches to meet the needs of increasing numbers of older people. Emerging information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as pervasive computing and ambient assistive technology, have considerable potential for enhancing the quality …
Aging in China
Implications to Social Policy of a Changing Economic State
Av Sheying Chen, Jason L. Powell
Inbunden, 2011
1643 kr
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China, which is fast on its way to becoming the most powerful economic force in the world, has four unique characteristics that distinguish it from other countries in Asia: (1) The proportion of aging population is growing faster than that of Japan (the country previously recognized as having the …
Aging in Hong Kong
A Comparative Perspective
Av Jean Woo
Inbunden, 2012
1098 kr
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With the longest life expectancy for men and the second longest for women, Hong Kong typifies our planet’s aging population. The daily lives of its older adults closely match the advantages and disadvantages experienced by urban elders in other developed countries. For these reasons, Hong Kong’s …
Aging and Health in Africa
Inbunden, 2012
1130 kr
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Population aging is a matter of global concern. It often occurs in tandem with changes in the health profile of the population. In Africa, many countries are already facing a high burden of communicable diseases. However, as more and more children survive childhood and move on to adult years and …
Aging in Comparative Perspective
Processes and Policies
Av Ian Gillespie Cook, Jamie Halsall
Inbunden, 2011
1098 kr
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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 …
Symbolism of Globalization, Development, and Aging
Av Steven L. Arxer, John W. Murphy
Inbunden, 2012
1098 kr
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This book looks at the symbolic side of globalization, development, and aging. Many of the dimensions that are discussed represent updates of past debates but some are entirely new. In particular, globalization is accompanied by subtle social imagery that profoundly shapes the way institutions and …
Reciprocity and Dependency in Old Age
Indian and UK Perspectives
Av Sue Thompson
Inbunden, 2013
1692 kr
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This book highlights (1) the significance of reciprocity for the maintenance of self-esteem in old age and (2) the negative implications for the well-being of dependent older people when that significance goes unrecognized and, as a consequence, opportunities to give back to society, as well as …
Aging and Health in Africa
Häftad, 2014
1130 kr
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Population aging is a matter of global concern. It often occurs in tandem with changes in the health profile of the population. In Africa, many countries are already facing a high burden of communicable diseases. However, as more and more children survive childhood and move on to adult years and …
Aging in China
Implications to Social Policy of a Changing Economic State
Av Sheying Chen, Jason L. Powell
Häftad, 2014
1692 kr
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China, which is fast on its way to becoming the most powerful economic force in the world, has four unique characteristics that distinguish it from other countries in Asia: (1) The proportion of aging population is growing faster than that of Japan (the country previously recognized as having the …
Aging in European Societies
Healthy Aging in Europe
Häftad, 2014
1098 kr
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Between longer life expectancies and declining birth rates, Europe’s elder population is growing into a sizable minority with considerable impact on nations, health systems, and economies—in other words, global implications as well as local and regional ones. Those investing in the health of older …
Aging in Hong Kong
A Comparative Perspective
Av Jean Woo
Häftad, 2014
1098 kr
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With the longest life expectancy for men and the second longest for women, Hong Kong typifies our planet’s aging population. The daily lives of its older adults closely match the advantages and disadvantages experienced by urban elders in other developed countries. For these reasons, Hong Kong’s …
Symbolism of Globalization, Development, and Aging
Av Steven L. Arxer, John W. Murphy
Häftad, 2014
1098 kr
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This book looks at the symbolic side of globalization, development, and aging. Many of the dimensions that are discussed represent updates of past debates but some are entirely new. In particular, globalization is accompanied by subtle social imagery that profoundly shapes the way institutions and …
Reciprocity and Dependency in Old Age
Indian and UK Perspectives
Av Sue Thompson
Häftad, 2015
1692 kr
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This book highlights (1) the significance of reciprocity for the maintenance of self-esteem in old age and (2) the negative implications for the well-being of dependent older people when that significance goes unrecognized and, as a consequence, opportunities to give back to society, as well as …
Technologies for Active Aging
Av Andrew Sixsmith, Gloria Gutman
Häftad, 2015
1130 kr
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The challenge of population aging requires innovative approaches to meet the needs of increasing numbers of older people. Emerging information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as pervasive computing and ambient assistive technology, have considerable potential for enhancing the quality …
Aging in Comparative Perspective
Processes and Policies
Av Ian Gillespie Cook, Jamie Halsall
Häftad, 2014
1098 kr
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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 …
Ageing in Australia
Challenges and Opportunities
Av Kate O’Loughlin, Colette Browning m. fl.
Inbunden, 2016
1425 kr
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This stimulating volume examines the many faces of Australia’s ageing population, the social and health issues they contend with, and the steps being taken—and many that should be taken—to help ensure a more positive and productive later life. Individual and societal ageing are conceptualized as …
Ageing in Australia
Challenges and Opportunities
Av Kate O’Loughlin, Colette Browning m. fl.
Häftad, 2018
1018 kr
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This stimulating volume examines the many faces of Australia’s ageing population, the social and health issues they contend with, and the steps being taken—and many that should be taken—to help ensure a more positive and productive later life. Individual and societal ageing are conceptualized as …
Aging Welfare and Social Policy
China and the Nordic Countries in Comparative Perspective
Av Tian-kui Jing, Stein Kuhnle m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
1467 kr
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This perceptive volume presents conceptual, theoretical, and empirical approaches to social policy analysis comparing China and Nordic countries in their treatment of the elderly. An international panel of experts offers valuable policy insights into issues of housing, community care, family care, …
Positive Aging and Precarity
Theory, Policy, and Social Reality within a Comparative German Context
Inbunden, 2019
1128 kr
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This book explores positive aging through the lens of precarity, aiming to ground positive aging theories in current social contexts. In recent years, research on aging has been branded by growing disagreements between supporters of the successful aging model and critical gerontologists who …
New Challenges to Ageing in the Rural North
A Critical Interdisciplinary Perspective
Av Päivi Naskali, Joan R. Harbison m. fl.
Inbunden, 2019
1316 kr
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This book provides an underexplored view of ageing, one that conceives older people as valuable resources in their communities, as active citizens with both voice, and an agency that includes the capacity for resistance. It acknowledges that becoming old with dignity means also paying attention to …
New Challenges to Ageing in the Rural North
A Critical Interdisciplinary Perspective
Av Päivi Naskali, Joan R. Harbison m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
934 kr
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This book provides an underexplored view of ageing, one that conceives older people as valuable resources in their communities, as active citizens with both voice, and an agency that includes the capacity for resistance. It acknowledges that becoming old with dignity means also paying attention to …
University of the Third Age and Active Ageing
European and Asian-Pacific Perspectives
Inbunden, 2019
1425 kr
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This comparative resource charts the interface between the University of the Third Age (U3A) movement and active ageing, and in doing so, offers a comprehensive and thorough understanding of what U3A means in different geographical and sociocultural contexts. After first providing introductory …
University of the Third Age and Active Ageing
European and Asian-Pacific Perspectives
Häftad, 2020
1425 kr
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This comparative resource charts the interface between the University of the Third Age (U3A) movement and active ageing, and in doing so, offers a comprehensive and thorough understanding of what U3A means in different geographical and sociocultural contexts. After first providing introductory …
Advances in Elder Abuse Research
Practice, Legislation and Policy
Inbunden, 2020
1580 kr
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This book provides an insight into advances in elder abuse in the areas of research, policy, practice and legislation. It provides readers with a broad understanding of the topic and considers the progress in elder abuse knowledge. The book explores the nexus of ageism and elder abuse, describes …
Advances in Elder Abuse Research
Practice, Legislation and Policy
Häftad, 2021
1580 kr
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This book provides an insight into advances in elder abuse in the areas of research, policy, practice and legislation. It provides readers with a broad understanding of the topic and considers the progress in elder abuse knowledge. The book explores the nexus of ageism and elder abuse, describes …
Aging and Human Nature
Perspectives from Philosophical, Theological, and Historical Anthropology
Av Mark Schweda, Michael Coors m. fl.
Inbunden, 2020
1425 kr
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This book focuses on ageing as a topic of philosophical, theological, and historical anthropology. It provides a systematic inventory of fundamental theoretical questions and assumptions involved in the discussion of ageing and old age. What does it mean for human beings to grow old and become more …
Aging and Human Nature
Perspectives from Philosophical, Theological, and Historical Anthropology
Av Mark Schweda, Michael Coors m. fl.
Häftad, 2021
1425 kr
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This book focuses on ageing as a topic of philosophical, theological, and historical anthropology. It provides a systematic inventory of fundamental theoretical questions and assumptions involved in the discussion of ageing and old age. What does it mean for human beings to grow old and become more …
Personality and Healthy Aging in Adulthood
New Directions and Techniques
Av Patrick L. Hill, Mathias Allemand
Inbunden, 2020
1917 kr
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This book highlights international efforts to better understand the role of individual differences in healthy aging by exploring new directions, methods, and questions within the field. The book considers how to measure personality and personality change during adulthood, the associations between …
