| Sociability, Social Capital, and Community Development: A Public Health Perspective 2015 Edition Contributor(s): Cook, Ian Gillespie (Author), Halsall, Jamie P. (Author), Wankhade, Paresh (Author) |
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ISBN: 3319114832 ISBN-13: 9783319114835 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Medical | Public Health - Family & Relationships | Life Stages - Later Years |
| Dewey: 301 |
| Series: International Perspectives on Social Policy, Administration, |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.86 lbs) 140 pages |
| Themes: - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book provides a critical understanding of contemporary issues within global society and how these relate to six case study examples (UK, USA, China, India, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Japan). The authors draw on their diverse experience to explore four major themes of contemporary relevance: overall aging of societies; governance and institutions; emergency services and public health provisions; and community activism and involvement. The key issues within the book--sociability, social capital, and community development--are examined in the context of an ever increasing aging world. The authors' sense of optimism is linked to growing evidence that community activism is on the rise and can effectively plug the gap between public need and provision of service. |