Intergenerational Solidarity Strengthening Economic and Social Ties [Hardcover]

This volume analyzes intergenerational solidarity from diverse interdisciplinary angles within the social sciences. It provides analytical tools to advance research and documents how societies are adjusting to major changes that affect the core of the social fabric.Introduction Mar?a Amparo Cruz-Saco and Sergei Zelenev Part One. Analytical Framework Mar?a Amparo Cruz-Saco, 'Intergenerational Solidarity' Vern L. Bengtson and Petrice S. Oyama, 'Intergenerational Solidarity and Conflict: What Does it Mean and What are the Big Issues?' Ariela Lowenstein, 'Determinants of the Complex Interchange among Generations: Collaboration and Conflict' Part Two. Main Issues and Programs Donna M. Butts, 'Key Issues Uniting Generations' Elizabeth Larkin, 'Who is Needy and Who Should Give Care?: Promoting Intergenerational Solidarity' Shannon E. Jarrott, 'Programs that Affect Intergenerational Solidarity' Mariano S?nchez, Juan S?ez and Sacramento Pinazo, 'Intergenerational Solidarity, Programs and Policy Development' Part Three. Developing Countries Mar?a Amparo Cruz-Saco, 'Demographic Transition and Intergenerational Transfers in Peru' Jacqueline Mazza, 'Labor Markets and Social Inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean: Perspectives for Inter-generational Solidarity' Moneer Alam, 'Is Caring for Elders and Act of Altruism?' Akpovire Oduaran, 'Exploration of Intergenerational Relationships in Sub-Saharan Africa' Mar?a Amparo Cruz-Saco and Sergei Zelenev, 'Conclusions: Putting It All Together'

Changing ties among generations caused by migration of working-age adults, aging populations, increased reliance on non-family caregivers, and government pension programs raise serious issues concerning how to protect and support young and old dependent groups. This important collection of essays identifies tensions and proposes methods for improving relations among generations such that the needs of each are addressed rather than producing inter-generational conflict. The volume is al…