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OverviewThe population of the world is ageing. The United Nations have forecast an 80% increase in those over 60 by the end of the century, resulting in 200 million elderly in the developed, and 360 million in the developing world. This change in the population structure will have dramatic and far-reaching implications for societies throughout the world. This book assesses the world implications of societal ageing. Within the context of demographic and gerontological theory, Sarah Harper examines the varying situations faced by different nations at different stages of the ageing process. As well as reviewing existing literature and studies, the book analyzes a variety of international social and demographic primary data, and includes new case material from research in Britain and the United States and China. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sarah HarperPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Hodder Arnold Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.566kg ISBN: 9780340517567ISBN 10: 0340517565 Pages: 376 Publication Date: 30 December 2005 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Ageing societies 2. The dynamics of population ageing 3. Understanding age and ageing Societal ageing 4. Retirement: from rest to reward to right 5. Intergenerational contract and social security 6. Changing families 7. Intergenerational relationships and family care Challenges 8. Providing economic security in less developed countries 9. Supporting families and elder care in less developed countries Opportunities 10. Equal treatment, equal rights: ending age discrimination 11. Mature societies: planning for our future selvesReviews'Ageing Societies ...is clearly written, wide-ranging and very well referenced.' Times Higher Anthea Tinker, King's College London This is a timely book, which in many ways provides the answer to those looking for a broad overview of the social, economic and policy consequences of demographic aging ... It must have been a considerable task to put together such a broad coverage, and Sarah Harper is to be congratulated ... In terms of readership, this book will be of considerable use to undergraduate students of gerontology and related policy areas. It is also likely to be a source book and a stimulus for researchers in a range of disciplines. Supplemented with regional texts on ageing and by other global overviews, I can foresee using this book regularly for my social gerontology courses. David R. Phillips, Ageing & Society 'Ageing Societies ...is clearly written, wide-ranging and very well referenced.' -- Times Higher Anthea Tinker, King's College London 20061201 This is a timely book, which in many ways provides the answer to those looking for a broad overview of the social, economic and policy consequences of demographic aging ... It must have been a considerable task to put together such a broad coverage, and Sarah Harper is to be congratulated ... In terms of readership, this book will be of considerable use to undergraduate students of gerontology and related policy areas. It is also likely to be a source book and a stimulus for researchers in a range of disciplines. Supplemented with regional texts on ageing and by other global overviews, I can foresee using this book regularly for my social gerontology courses. -- David R. Phillips, Ageing & Society 20061201 Author InformationSarah Harper is Director of the Oxford Institute of Ageing at the University of Oxford, UK. She has taught and studied issues of demography and societal ageing in China, Scandinavia, Australia and the USA, and was Professor in public policy at the University of Chicago, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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