From Exclusion to Inclusion in Old Age: A Global Challenge

by Thomas Scharf (Editor), Norah C Keating (Editor)

Overview

Evidence of widening inequalities in later life raises concerns about the ways in which older adults might experience forms of social exclusion. Such concerns are evident in all societies as they seek to come to terms with the unprecedented ageing of their populations. Taking a broad international perspective, this highly topical book casts light on patterns and processes that either place groups of older adults at risk of exclusion or are conducive to their inclusion. Leading international experts challenge traditional understandings of exclusion in relation to ageing in From Exclusion to Inclusion in Old Age. They also present new evidence of the interplay between social institutions, policy processes, personal resources and the contexts within which ageing individuals live to show how this shapes inclusion or exclusion in later life. Dealing with topics such as globalisation, age discrimination and human rights, intergenerational relationships, poverty, and migration, the book is essential reading for anyone interested in ageing issues.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781847427724
Publisher:	Bristol University Press
Publication date:	09/01/2012
Series:	Ageing and the Lifecourse
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Thomas Scharf is Professor of Social Gerontology and Director of the Irish Centre for Social Gerontology, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland. Norah C. Keating is Professor and Co-Director of Research on Ageing, Policies and Practice at the University of Alberta, Canada. She is Director of the Global Social Initiative of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics.

Table of Contents

List of tables and figures vi

Acknowledgements vii

Notes on contributors viii

Foreword Judith Phillips x

1 Social exclusion in later life: a global challenge Thomas Scharf Norah Keating 1

2 Globalisation, economic recession and social exclusion: policy challenges and responses Chris Phillipson 17

3 International migration: patterns and implications for exclusion in old age Sandra Torres 33

4 Social inclusion of older people in developing countries: relations and resources Peter Lloyd-Sherlock Armando Barrientos Julia Mase 51

5 Exclusion from material resources: poverty and deprivation among older people in Europe Asghar Zaidi 71

6 Social inclusion of elders in families Jim Ogg Sylvie Renaut 89

7 The impact of changing value systems on social inclusion: an Asia-Pacific perspective David R. Phillips Kevin H.C. Cheng 109

8 Age discrimination as a source of exclusion in Europe: the need for a human rights plan for older persons Astrid Stuckelberger Dominic Abrams Philippe Chastonay 125

9 Towards inclusive built environments for older adults Atiya Mahmood Norah Keating 145

10 Revisiting social exclusion of older adults Norah Keating Thomas Scharf 163

Index 171

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"This is an important book for students, policy makers and practitioners in the ageing and social policy fields because it provides essential theoretical and empirical insights into a critical issue for the well-being of older people. It is highly recommended." Alan Walker FBA, Professor of Social Policy & Social Gerontology, The University of Sheffield

Editorial Reviews

With contributions by scholars at the cutting edges of their fields, this interdisciplinary collection of reports from around the world will be crucial to the study of the global political economy of aging.

Toni Calasanti

This is an important book for students, policy makers and practitioners in the ageing and social policy fields because it provides essential theoretical and empirical insights into a critical issue for the well-being of older people. It is highly recommended.

Alan Walker