Synopses & Reviews
Evidence of widening inequalities for the aging has led to strong concerns about the many ways older adults experience social exclusion. Against the backdrop of a massive older demographic, From Exclusion to Inclusion in Old Age casts a welcome light on the patterns and processes that either include senior citizens in or exclude them from wider society. Taking a broad international perspective, the contributors to this volume examine a host of central topics important to understanding the lives of seniors, from globalization, age discrimination, and human rights to intergenerational relationships, poverty, and migration. Essential reading for anyone interested in aging issues, this book is key to understanding the interplay between institutions, policies, and the people they affect.
Review
andldquo;This is an important book for students, policy makers and practitioners in the ageing and social policy fields because it provides essential theoretical and empirical insights into a critical issue for the well-being of older people. It is highly recommended.andrdquo;
Review
andldquo;With contributions by scholars at the cutting edges of their fields, this interdisciplinary collection of reports from around the world will be crucial to the study of the global political economy of aging.andrdquo;
Synopsis
Evidence of widening inequalities in later life raises concerns about the ways in which older adults might experience forms of social exclusion. Such concerns are evident in all societies as they seek to come to terms with the unprecedented ageing of their populations. Taking a broad international perspective, this highly topical book casts light on patterns and processes that either place groups of older adults at risk of exclusion or are conducive to their inclusion. Leading international experts challenge traditional understandings of exclusion in relation to ageing in From Exclusion to Inclusion in Old Age. They also present new evidence of the interplay between social institutions, policy processes, personal resources and the contexts within which ageing individuals live to show how this shapes inclusion or exclusion in later life. Dealing with topics such as globalisation, age discrimination and human rights, intergenerational relationships, poverty, and migration, the book is essential reading for anyone interested in ageing issues.
Synopsis
Taking a broad international perspective, this highly topical book casts light on patterns and processes that either place groups of older adults at risk of exclusion or are conducive to their inclusion.
About the Author
Thomas Scharf is professor of social gerontology and director of the Irish Centre for Social Gerontology at National University of Ireland and author or editor of several books, including Critical Perspectives on Ageing Societies, also published by the Policy Press.and#160;
Norah Keatingand#160;is professor and codirector of Research on Ageing, Policies and Practice at the University of Alberta and the author or editor of several books, includingand#160;Rural Ageing, also published by the Policy Press.and#160;
Table of Contents
List of tables and figures
Acknowledgements
Notes on contributors
Foreword by Judith Phillips
1. Social exclusion in later life: a global challenge
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Thomas Scharf and Norah Keating
2. Globalisation, economic recession and social exclusion: policy challenges and responses
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Chris Phillipson
3. International migration: patterns and implications for exclusion in old age
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Sandra Torres
4. Social inclusion of older people in developing countries: relations and resources
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Peter Lloyd-Sherlock, Armando Barrientos and Julia Mase
5. Exclusion from material resources: poverty and deprivation among older people in Europe
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Asghar Zaidi
6. Social inclusion of elders in families
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Jim Ogg and Sylvie Renaut
7. The impact of changing value systems on social inclusion: an Asia-Pacific perspective
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; David R. Phillips and Kevin H. C. Cheng
8. Age discrimination as a source of exclusion in Europe: the need for a human rights plan for older persons
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Astrid Stuckelberger, Dominic Abrams and Philippe Chastonay
9. Towards inclusive built environments for older adults
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Atiya Mahmood and Norah Keating
10. Revisiting social exclusion of older adults
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Norah Keating and Thomas Scharf
Index