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Gerontological Concerns and Responses in India (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
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Gerontological Concerns and Responses in India (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
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This book discusses gerontological issues and challenges impacting
the quality of life of older people in India. The chapters provide
different disciplinary insights ranging from sociology,
anthropology, psychology, health sciences, social work, demography,
gender, and legal perspectives. The chapters are written by experts
and practitioners in the field bringing focus to new gerontological
insights from an academic and an empirical perspective. It engages
the reader with the growth of different branches of gerontology
along with concerns faced by older people. It brings attention to
concerns related to ageing of the population in different parts of
the country, such as among the tribes, the LGBT community, and
conflict zones. It highlights gender aspects related to health care
and discusses policy responses, strategies to empower older
persons, the role of voluntary organizations, issues related to
caregiving and family bonding, and aspects of social protection for
the older people. It offers a valuable resource for researchers,
academics, practitioners, and policymakers in the areas of
gerontology, demography, and sociology, as well as all those
interested in the study of ageing populations.
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