Social Policy in Ageing Societies Britain and Germany Compared [Hardcover]

This first comparative study of ageing and social policy in two major European countries is based on a unique set of joint analyses of the major policy areas affecting older people. These analyses reveal both differences and similarities in policy and practice and, in several fields, increasing convergence.Major Policy Challenges of Ageing Societies: Britain and Germany Compared; A.Walker and G.NaegelePension Reform and the Socio-Economic Status of Older People; J.Ginn, U.Fachinger and W. Schm??hlAgeing and the Labour Market: A Comparison of Policy Approaches; F. Frerichs and P. TaylorSilver Economy: Purchasing Power and the Quest for Quality of Life; W. Potratz, T. Gross and J. HilbertGender and Ageing: The Role of Social Networks; I. Eyers and G. BackesMinority Ethnic Elders in Germany and the UK; V. GerlingThe Changing Generational Contract Within and Outside the Family; M. Reichert and J. PhillipsHealth Status and Health Policy; A. PfaffLong-Term Care in Germany and the UK; C. Glendenning and G. IglSocietal and Political Participation; T.Maltby and C.RohlederConclusion; G.Naegele and A.WalkerGERTRUD M BACKES is Professor/Director for Ageing and Society at Vechta University, GermanyINGRID EYERS is Lecturer of Health and Social Care in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey, UKUWE FACHINGER is Professor of Economics and Demography at the Institute for Gerontology at University Vechta, GermanyFRERICH FRERICHS is Professor for Ageing and Work at the Institute of Gerontology, University of Vechta, GermanyVERA GERLING is a freelance social-gerontologist for GER-ON, Consult& Research in Dortmund, GermanyJAY GINN is Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey, UKCAROLINE GLENDINNING is Professor of Social Policy and Assistant Director of the Social Policy Research Unit at the University of York, UKTOBIAS GROSS is Research Fellow at the European Policies Research Centre (EPRC), University of Strathclyde, UKJOSEPG HILBERT is PrivatdolƒÀ