| ID | 374276 |
| Call Number | 305.260954 S528A |
| Title Proper | Ageing issues in India |
| Other Title Information | practices, perspectives and policies |
| Language | ENG |
| Publication | Singapore, Springer, 2024. |
| Description | ix:396p.+ 24cm |
| Series | International prespectives on aging 32 |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This book explores various practices and policies related to ageing issues in India. It addresses ageing concerns from a theoretical and empirical viewpoint with in-depth analyses of existential dimensions of ageing. It provides deep insights into ageing in India by discussing demographics related to health and social differentials, gender concerns, retirement problems, epidemiological transition taking place in the country with rising problem of dementia and mental health problems. It consists of 23 chapters written by various established as well as upcoming scholars in the field. The authors cover a broad range of topics with regard to provisions for institutional care, geriatric practice and emerging issues of elder abuse. The book will appeal to professionals and to lay people getting interested in ageing India from a social, health, gender, economic, psychological and emotional aspects.
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| Standard Number | 978-981-970-189-6 |
| Price. Qualification | HB |
| Classification Number | 305.260954 |