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Synopsis
Over the coming decade, challenges and risks associated with aging and old-age will be greater for Asia-Pacific than for Europe and North America, and these challenges call for critical attention to region. This book is an introductory and comprehensive text on various issues related to aging and old-age in Asia-Pacific. It examines key trends, dilemmas and development of Asia-Pacific with reference to particular nations. The book focuses on the unique conditions of, and responses from, governments, civil society, employers, and individuals to population aging and the impact of this demographic shift on various aspects of people's lives in Asia-Pacific.