New Perspectives on China and Aging

New Perspectives on China and Aging
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Publisher : Nova Publishers
Total Pages : 172
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ISBN-10 : 1600217508
ISBN-13 : 9781600217500
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Book Synopsis New Perspectives on China and Aging by : Jason L. Powell

Download or read book New Perspectives on China and Aging written by Jason L. Powell and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first part of the book is entitled 'Family, Transition and Ageing' and addresses rapid social and economic changes in China through a kaleidoscope of differential perspectives that focus on how family continues to be an important reference point for the past, present and future institution in the care of older people. The second part of the book focuses on the tangible social forces associated with managing old age: 'Welfare, Consumption and Ageing'. This section is important in locating the structures and agents of power that are relevant to maintaining trust and social relations between older people, the Chinese State and its dualism of state welfare and consumption of welfare.


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