International handbook on ageing and public policy
Title By: Harper, Sarah [Edited by] | Hamblin, Kate [Edited by]
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BookSeries: Publisher: Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar Publishing, c2014.Description: xix, 505 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780857933904; 9780857933904Subject(s): Population aging -- Government policy | Population aging -- Economic aspects | Aging -- Government policy | Aging -- Social aspectsDDC classification: 305.26 IN TE Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
The International Handbook on Ageing and Public Policy explores the challenges arising from the ageing of populations across the globe for government, policy makers, the private sector and civil society. It examines various national state approaches to welfare provisions for older people, and highlights alternatives based around the voluntary and third-party sector, families and private initiatives. The Handbook is highly relevant for academics interested in this critical issue, and offers important messages for policy makers and practitioners.
| Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 305.26 IN TE (Browse shelf) | Available | T0053274 |
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The International Handbook on Ageing and Public Policy explores the challenges arising from the ageing of populations across the globe for government, policy makers, the private sector and civil society. It examines various national state approaches to welfare provisions for older people, and highlights alternatives based around the voluntary and third-party sector, families and private initiatives. The Handbook is highly relevant for academics interested in this critical issue, and offers important messages for policy makers and practitioners.