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Gerontological Concerns and Responses in India

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This book discusses gerontological issues and challenges impacting the quality of life of older people in India. The chapters provide different disciplinary insights ranging from sociology, anthropology, psychology, health sciences, social work, demography, gender, and legal perspectives. The chapters are written by experts and practitioners in the field bringing focus to new gerontological insights from an academic and an empirical perspective. It engages the reader with the growth of different branches of gerontology along with concerns faced by older people. It brings attention to concerns related to ageing of the population in different parts of the country, such as among the tribes, the LGBT community, and conflict zones. It highlights gender aspects related to health care and discusses policy responses, strategies to empower older persons, the role of voluntary organizations, issues related to caregiving and family bonding, and aspects of social protection for the older people. It offers a valuable resource for researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers in the areas of gerontology, demography, and sociology, as well as all those interested in the study of ageing populations.

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Inventory Code	Barcode	Call Number	Location	Status
2108000326	EB0005976	304.6 Ger	Central Library (OPAC)	Available

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Series Title

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Call Number

304.6 Ger

Publisher

Singapore : Springer Singapore., 2021

Collation

XI, 321p.:ill

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-981-16-4764-2

Classification

304.6

Content Type

Ebook

Media Type

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Carrier Type

online resource

Edition

1

Subject(s)

Demography

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