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Global aging, China and urbanization /

This original book explores the nature and extent of global aging in contemporary society. It examines the impact of populational aging on different continents in the world. The book then moves its attention to exploring aging in China. In particular, it reviews the implications of urbanization for...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Powell, Jason L., 1971-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, [2013]
Colección:Social Perspectives in the 21st Century (Series Editor: Jason L. Powell, Dean of Faculty, University.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This original book explores the nature and extent of global aging in contemporary society. It examines the impact of populational aging on different continents in the world. The book then moves its attention to exploring aging in China. In particular, it reviews the implications of urbanization for Chinese older people. It draws from social theory to illuminate a perceptual framework to examine rapid social change.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 39-43) and index.
ISBN:9781628084634
1628084634