Alongside climate change and inequality one of the biggest
challenges facing the world today paradoxically arises from one of
the greatest achievements of the twentieth century. For the first
time in human history, thanks to advances in medical science and
public health, the majority of people will live into their 70s and
80s and there are more people alive aged over 60 than under 5.
Rather than celebrating this extraordinary achievement, however, we
see an ageing society as a threat, we worry about a growing care
burden and the challenges of financing these longer lives, we fear
a shrinking economy and a society riven by intergenerational
conflict. These concerns are all entirely legitimate if we don't
make urgent and major reforms to every aspect of society and the
economy. The Longevity Imperative provides a roadmap for these
changes. It argues that we have the potential to tackle these
issues to create a healthier, happier and more productive society
in the future. In part 1, Scott outlines the health and demographic
trends which have brought us to this point, establishes the key
myths and misunderstandings which have clouded our approach so far,
and identifies the key issues which need to be addressed. Part 2
outlines the longevity agenda and focuses on the science of living
longer and healthier and the transformations needed for our health
systems, economy and personal finances to be able to sustain these
changes. The final part looks at the social, political and
philosophical issues around delivering an evergreen society.
General
Imprint: |
John Murray Publishers Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
March 2024 |
Authors: |
Andrew J Scott
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Dimensions: |
240 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
288 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-399-80105-8 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-399-80105-8 |
Barcode: |
9781399801058 |
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