Ageing and intergenerational relations: Family reciprocity from a global perspective

Published by Policy Press 2010

Ageing and intergenerational relations

Family reciprocity from a global perspective

Edited by: Misa Izuhara

In the series Ageing and the Lifecourse

https://doi.org/10.56687/9781847422064

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With socio-economic and demographic changes taking place in contemporary societies, new patterns of family relations are forming partly due to significant family changes, value shifts, precariousness in the labour market, and increasing mobility within and beyond national boundaries. This book explores the exchange of support between generations and examines variations in contemporary practices and rationales in different regions and societies. It draws on both theoretical perspectives and empirical analysis in relation to new patterns of family reciprocity. Contributors discuss both newly emerging patterns and more established ones which are now being affected due to various opportunities and pressures in contemporary societies. The book is split into two parts, the first (Chapters one to four) reviews key theoretical and conceptual debates in this field, while the second (Chapter five to nine) offers insights and an understanding of exchange practices based on case studies from different regions and different relationships.

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Front Matter Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	i
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List of tables and figures Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	vi
Notes on contributors Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	vii
Foreword Judith Phillips Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	x
Introduction Misa Izuhara Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Globalisation, global ageing and intergenerational change Chris Phillipson Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	13
Theoretical perspectives on intergenerational solidarity, conflict and ambivalence Ruth Katz and Ariela Lowenstein Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	29
Globalised transmissions of housing wealth and return migration Ricky Joseph Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	57
Housing wealth and family reciprocity in East Asia Misa Izuhara Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	77
Grandparents and HIV and AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa Akpovire Oduaran and Choja Oduaran Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	95
Spiritual debts and gendered costs Pascale F. Engelmajer and Misa Izuhara Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	111
Reciprocity in intergenerational relationships in stepfamilies Lawrence H. Ganong and Marilyn Coleman Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	129
New patterns of family reciprocity? Policy challenges in ageing societies Misa Izuhara Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	149
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	161

Language: English
Publisher: Policy Press
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 176

eBook

Published: February 17, 2010
ISBN: 9781847422064