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Tout, Ken, 1924-

Ageing in developing countries / Ken Tout. - Oxford [England] ; New York : Published by Oxford University Press for HelpAge International, 1989. - xvi, 334 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. What is Ageing? 5 --
2. Population Forecasts 17 --
3. Socio-economic Factors 38 --
4. Regional Studies of Ageing 58 --
5. Selected Studies of Ageing 115 --
6. Existing Services 130 --
7. Pilot Methods of Response 150 --
8. A Programme Critique 201 --
9. National Strategies 241 --
10. Special Groups of Elderly 281 --
11. Questions that Remain 299. TOC

Summary:
Emphasizing the ways in which potential problems of ageing can be met, Dr Tout sets out the problems of developing countries and describes programmes which have already been successfully adopted. He Read more...




ISBN: 0198272790 0198272766 (pbk.) 0198272790 9780198272793

LCCN: 88039187

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Older people--Social conditions.--Developing countries
Aging--Social aspects--Developing countries.
Old age assistance--Developing countries.

LC Class. No.: HV1494 / .T68 1989

Dewey Class. No.: 305.2091724 / TOA 1989