Published March, 2014
By Jason L. Powell and Sheying Chen
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
Series: International Perspectives on Aging
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There is a chronic lack of good resource materials that attempt to make sense of social policy in its relationship to examining the problems and possibilities of human aging grounded in an analysis of economic of social policy in China and impact on rural and urban spaces.

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Published February, 2014
By Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue Vakalahi, Gaynell M. Simpson, Nancy Giunta and Halaevalu F.Ofahengaue Vakalahi
Publisher: Springer
Series: International Perspectives on Aging
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The collective, inclusive, and intersectional framework used in this book speaks to the significance of understanding aging across diverse cultures from multiple perspectives, but still as a shared human experience.

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Published January, 2014
By Ian Gillespie Cook and Jamie Halsall
Publisher: Springer (Springer US)
Series: International Perspectives on Aging
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This book compares aging in the US, UK, Sweden, Japan, China, Nepal and South Africa, discussing new policies needed to deal with their rapidly changing demographics. It explores both the challenges and advantages of aging in these contrasting societies.

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Published May, 2013
By Andrew Sixsmith and Gloria Gutman
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Series: International Perspectives on Aging
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Emerging information and communication technologies (ICTs), such as pervasive computing and ambient assistive technology, have considerable potential for enhancing the quality of life of many older people by providing additional safety and security while also supporting mobility, independent living, and social participation.

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Published April, 2013
By Sue Thompson
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Series: International Perspectives on Aging
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Presenting the work of leading thinkers, and the voices of the elderly themselves, this book highlights the significance of reciprocity for the maintenance of self-esteem in old age and discusses negative implications when that significance goes unrecognized.

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Published September, 2012
By Constantinos N. Phellas and Constantinos Phellas
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
Series: International Perspectives on Aging
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The aging of populations is one of the major economic and social developments shaping the 21st century. This timely book aims to integrate our understanding of the changing meanings, representations, and experiences of aging and the key factors shaping them.

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Published September, 2012
By Steven L. Arxer and John W. Murphy
Publisher: Springer (Springer New York)
Series: International Perspectives on Aging
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This book explores the symbolic side of globalization, development and aging, offering a special look into how temporality, technology, normativity, and empiricism structure the symbolic side of globalization and influence dominant images of the aging process.

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Published September, 2012
By Jean Woo
Publisher: Springer (Springer US)
Series: International Perspectives on Aging
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All countries are facing a demographic transition with increasing life expectancy. This book examines diverse facets of the aging population in Hong Kong, such as demographics, living arrangements, health status, health and social services, and lifestyles.

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Published August, 2012
By Pranitha Maharaj
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag New York Inc.)
Series: International Perspectives on Aging
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Population aging is a matter of global concern. Population aging in Africa is occurring in the context of high levels of poverty, changing family structures, an immense disease burden, fragile health systems and weak or poorly managed government institutions.

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Published November, 2011
By Jason L. Powell and Sheying Chen
Publisher: Springer (Springer US)
Series: International Perspectives on Aging
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This timely book discusses social policy and the likely effects of China’s aging population. It brings together a truly world class array of researchers to provide discussions of critical implications of aging social policy and the economic impact in China.

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