Older persons in Southeast Asia: an emerging asset

"A welcome and timely volume that realistically considers the challenges that the rapid increase in older persons pose for the family, community and society at large in the context of Southeast Asia. Most importantly, it shifts the focus from viewing older persons simply as liabilities to one t...

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Other Authors: Arifin, Evi Nurvidya (Editor), Ananta, Aris (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Institute of Southeast Asian Studies 2009
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Summary:"A welcome and timely volume that realistically considers the challenges that the rapid increase in older persons pose for the family, community and society at large in the context of Southeast Asia. Most importantly, it shifts the focus from viewing older persons simply as liabilities to one that recognizes their value as an asset that can be enhanced through appropriate actions at each of these levels, especially ones that take into account the rapidly changing socio-economic and technological environment in which population ageing is taking place." - Professor John Knodel, Research Professor Emeritus, Population Studies Center and Professor Emeritus, Sociology, University of Michigan
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Physical Description:1 online resource (xxxi, 425 pages)
ISBN:9789812309457

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