Global Aging Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course

Using a comparative, cross-national perspective, Global Aging: Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course explores the major topics in social gerontology worldwide and the demands that the aging population places on a society. This comprehensive and timely guide includes contributions fro...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Kunkel, Suzanne (-)
Otros Autores: Brown, J. Scott (James Scott), Whittington, Frank J., Chahal, Jasleen
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Springer Publishing Company 2014.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
Ver en Universidad de Navarra:https://innopac.unav.es/record=b30813657*spi
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Our aging world
  • The study of global aging
  • The welfare state and global aging
  • Demographic perspectives on an aging world
  • Disability and active life expectancy
  • Health and health care systems
  • Long-term services and supports
  • Work and retirement
  • Families, caregiving, and community support systems
  • Global aging and global leadership.