Growing Older in World Cities

Growing Older in World Cities
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Publisher : Vanderbilt University Press
Total Pages : 426
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ISBN-10 : 0826514901
ISBN-13 : 9780826514905
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Download or read book Growing Older in World Cities written by Michael K. Gusmano and published by Vanderbilt University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Population aging often provokes fears of impending social security deficits, uncontrollable medical expenditures, and transformations in living arrangements, but public policy could also stimulate social innovations. These issues are typically studied at the national level; yet they must be resolved where most people live--in diverse neighborhoods in cities. New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo are the four largest cities among the wealthiest, most developed nations of the world. The essays commissioned for this volume compare what it is like to grow older in these cities with respect to health care, quality of life, housing, and long-term care. The contributors look beyond aggregate national data to highlight the importance of how local authorities implement policies.


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