Aging in Comparative Perspective Processes and Policies
Aging in Comparative PerspectiveProcesses 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
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Ian Gillespie Cook
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Jamie Halsall
Aging in Comparative Perspective Processes and Policies
Ian Gillespie Cook School of Social Science Liverpool John Moores University Liverpool, UK [email protected]
Jamie Halsall Department of Behavioral and Social Science Huddersfield University Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK [email protected]
ISBN 978-1-4614-1977-8 e-ISBN 978-1-4614-1978-5 DOI 10.1007/978-1-4614-1978-5 Springer New York Dordrecht Heidelberg London Library of Congress Control Number: 2011940812 © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2012 All rights reserved. This work may not be translated or copied in whole or in part without the written permission of the publisher (Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013, USA), except for brief excerpts in connection with reviews or scholarly analysis. Use in connection with any form of information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed is forbidden. The use in this publication of trade names, trademarks, service marks, and similar terms, even if they are not identified as such, is not to be taken as an expression of opinion as to whether or not they are subject to proprietary rights. Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Preface
Over recent years, there has been much political discussion surrounding the relatively recent global social development of aging populations. People are living longer than ever before due to the advancements in medical treatments and interventions and improvements in the provision of health care. This phenomenon has placed new pressures on social, cultural, political and economic processes. The focus of this book is to examine aging populations by selecting several countries that are experiencing these new pressures on their society. We would like to thank certain people who have helped us to write this book. First, to our families for allowing us to lock ourselves away in order to dedicate the time necessary to focus on research and the writing up. Second, to Jason Powell who supported us and inspired us to write this book. Third, to Janice Stern who has kept us on track. Finally, to those who reviewed and proof read certain chapters: David McEvoy, Sara Parker, Samantha Fletcher (initial research assistance) and Hazel Gee. Liverpool, UK West Yorkshire, UK
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Contents
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Introduction: An Aging World ............................................................... Key Themes and Issues .............................................................................. Comparative Aging in the Sample Countries ........................................ Implications of Global Aging ....................................................................
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Aging in the United States .......................................................................
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