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From the laughing clubs of India and robotic granny minders of Japan to the "Flexsecurity" system of Denmark and the elderscapes of Florida, experts in this collection bring readers cutting-edge and future-focused approaches to our aging population worldwide. In this fourth edition of an award-winning text on the consequences of global aging, a team of expert anthropologists and other social scientists presents the issues and possible solutio...

From the laughing clubs of India and robotic granny minders of Japan to the "Flexsecurity" system of Denmark and the elderscapes of Florida, experts in this collection bring readers cutting-edge and future-focused approaches to our aging population worldwide. In this fourth edition of an award-winning text on the consequences of global aging, a team of expert anthropologists and other social scientists presents the issues and possible solutio...

Explores various cultural issues worldwide that affect aging issues, from perception and valuation of the elderly to aspects including homelessness, care-giving, assisted suicide, psychological support and responses to those with dementia. This book includes special student resources, data from studies, and a bibliography of related readings.

This volume uses the concept of culture to explore the parameters of aging and being old in a worldwide context, thus providing a true cross-cultural and qualitative approach to social gerontology. Containing both specific case studies and broader analytical articles, this revised second edition focuses on the multitude of cultural solutions societies have available for dealing with the challenges, problems, and opportunities of growing old. E...

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Explores various cultural issues worldwide that affect aging issues, from perception and valuation of the elderly to aspects including homelessness, care-giving, assisted suicide, psychological support and responses to those with dementia. This book includes special student resources, data from studies, and a bibliography of related readings.