Aging in Comparative Perspective Processes and Policies /

• Main Authors: Cook, Ian Gillespie (Author), Halsall, Jamie (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2012.
• Series: International Perspectives on Aging ; 1
• Subjects: Social sciences.; Geriatrics.; Medical research.; Aging.; Social work.; Quality of life.; Social Sciences.; Geriatrics/Gerontology.; Social Work.; Quality of Life Research.

Aging in Comparative Perspective Processes and Policies   Ian G. Cook and Jamie Halsall     People are living longer—in particular, the over-85 population is increasing in many countries around the globe. But while this fact should be considered a proud testament to improved standards of living, it...

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1: Introduction: An Aging World
• Chapter 2: Aging in the United States
• Chapter 3: Aging in the UK
• Chapter 4: Aging in Sweden
• Chapter 5: Aging in Japan
• Chapter 6: Aging in China
• Chapter 7: Aging in Nepal
• Chapter 8: Aging in South Africa
• Chapter 9: Lessons to be Learned.