ISBN:
9789400740501
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (XIX, 292p. 29 illus, digital)
Series Statement:
International Perspectives on Aging 3
Series Statement:
SpringerLink
Series Statement:
Bücher
Parallel Title:
Buchausg. u.d.T. Rowland, Donald Trevor Population aging
Keywords:
Social sciences
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Aging Research
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Social Sciences
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Social sciences
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Aging Research
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Population aging
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Alternde Bevölkerung
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Bevölkerungsentwicklung
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Alter
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Alternde Bevölkerung
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Bevölkerungsentwicklung
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Alter
Abstract:
Donald T. Rowland
Abstract:
Population Aging: The Transformation of Societies presents an overview and international comparison of the causes, consequences and policy implications of one of the major processes of change in contemporary societies. It provides a foundation for understanding and reflecting on key demographic and social trends, together with related theoretical and policy frameworks that are important in explaining changes and designing informed responses. With particular reference to countries that have the oldest or largest aged populations, the book presents a synthesis of research on population aging, new analyses of trends and a discussion of the major social policy strategies. Key topics include the new demography of aging, population health, family change, the Third Age, international policy concepts and strategies, and comparisons of countries - such as in terms of the relative risks they face from population aging and their resilience as changes occur. Overall, the book presents a broad interdisciplinary perspective on the determinants and consequences of population aging. The book is written for an international audience of policy makers, educators and practitioners in health and welfare, together with students in the social sciences and health sciences. It provides an accessible and academically informed exposition of the field for people engaging with issues arising from population aging in their own country. Donald T. Rowland is an adjunct associate professor in the Research School of Social Sciences at the Australian National University. He is the author of Demographic Methods and Concepts and more than a hundred other academic publications, many on aspects of population aging.
Description / Table of Contents:
Population Aging; Preface; Structure and Contents; Part I: Aging and Societies; Part II: Communities, Families and Individuals; Part III: Policies and Prospects; Acknowledgements; Contents; Part I: Aging and Societies; Chapter 1: A Silent Revolution; 1.1 Demographic Autumn; 1.2 The Threshold of Later Life; 1.3 Global and Regional Changes; 1.4 National Population Aging; 1.5 Aging and Demographic Transition Theory; 1.6 Further Transition Theories; 1.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: The New Demography; 2.1 Continuing Changes; 2.2 Overview of Trends; 2.3 Growth and Aging
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2.4 Contemporary Developments2.5 Implications for Aging and Population Size; 2.5.1 Effects of Fertility and Mortality; 2.5.2 Effects of Migration; 2.6 The Tempo of Aging; 2.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: National Trends; 3.1 Population Profiles; 3.2 Types of Age Structures; 3.3 Changes Through Time; 3.4 Labour Force Changes; 3.5 Generational Changes; 3.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: The 'New Era' in Health; 4.1 New Longevity; 4.2 The Fourth Stage; 4.3 Longevity; 4.4 Hubris; 4.5 The Status Syndrome; Box 4.1 Social Inequality and Smoking; 4.6 The Paradox of Health
Description / Table of Contents:
4.7 Health Risk Factors4.8 Compression of Mortality and Morbidity; 4.9 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Survival and Health; 5.1 Population Health; 5.2 Life Expectancy at Older Ages; 5.3 Healthy Life Expectancy; 5.4 The Burden of Disease; 5.5 Conclusion; References; Part II: Communities, Families and Individuals; Chapter 6: Community Change; 6.1 The Community Perspective; 6.2 Aging in Place; Box 6.1 Characteristics of Age-Friendly Cities; 6.3 Migration; 6.4 Explaining Migration; Box 6.2 The Elderly Mobility Transition; 6.5 Community Composition; 6.6 Conclusion; References
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Chapter 7: Community Participation7.1 Social Integration; Box 7.1 Age Integration; 7.2 Social Capital; 7.3 Measuring Social Capital; 7.4 International Comparisons; 7.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 8: Family Change; 8.1 The Family Nexus; 8.2 Families and Aging; 8.3 The First Transition; 8.4 The Second Transition; 8.5 Explaining Changes; 8.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 9: Family Resources; 9.1 Family Diversity; 9.2 Marriage and Cohabitation; 9.3 Divorce and Remarriage; 9.4 Choices of Living Arrangements; 9.5 Householders and Coresidents; 9.6 Friends; 9.7 Leaving the Home; 9.8 Conclusion
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ReferencesChapter 10: Successful Aging; 10.1 The New Paradigm?; 10.2 Avoiding Disease and Disability; 10.3 High Cognitive and Physical Function; 10.4 Engagement with Life; 10.5 Limits of Successful Aging; 10.6 Obesity; 10.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 11: The Third Age; 11.1 Stages of Life; 11.2 Origins; 11.3 Characteristics of the Third Age; 11.4 Health; 11.5 The 'Fourth Age'; 11.6 The Later Life Course; 11.7 Establishing the Third Age; 11.8 Challenges; 11.9 Conclusion; References; Part III: Policies and Prospects; Chapter 12: Policy Concepts; 12.1 The Expanding Policy Agenda
Description / Table of Contents:
12.2 Active Aging
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Description based upon print version of record
DOI:
10.1007/978-94-007-4050-1
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