Aging Welfare and Social Policy - China and the Nordic Countries in Comparative Perspective (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)

This perceptive volume presents conceptual, theoretical, and empirical approaches to social policy analysis comparing China and Nordic countries in their treatment of the elderly. An international panel of experts offers valuable policy insights into issues of housing, community care, family care, pensions and social security, and mental health as China translates and adapts Western examples, particularly those set by Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The book contrasts shared issues in the contexts of economic history, accountability and service improvements, and sustainability while also examining specifically Chi nese problems such as care gaps between urban and rural elders. Coverage also considers the centrality of aging policy in China as the nation works toward its long-term goal of eradicating poverty. Included among the topics: Building a welfare system with Chinese characteristics: from a residual type to moderate universalism. "Aging in community": historical and comparative study of aging welfare and social policy. Sweden: aging welfare and social policy in the 21st century. Policy responses to aging: care services for the elderly in Norway. China's elderly care policy and its future trends. Aging Welfare and Social Policy will interest professionals and researchers addressing questions of Chinese and comparative social policy, health psychologists, and sociologists focused on family, youth, and aging.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	International Perspectives on Aging, 20
Release date:	April 2019
First published:	2019
Editors:	Tian-kui Jing • Stein Kuhnle • Yi Pan • Sheying Chen
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	245
Edition:	1st ed. 2019
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-010894-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Population & demography > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Care of the elderly Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Family & relationships > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > Health psychology Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Adults > Elderly Promotions
LSN:	3-03-010894-5
Barcode:	9783030108946

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