Population Ageing and Australia's Future by Hal Kendig (English) Paperback Book

Description: Population Ageing and Australia's Future by Hal Kendig, Peter Mcdonald, John Piggott This volume provides evidence from many of Australias leading scholars from a range of social science disciplines to support policies that address challenges presented by Australias ageing population. It builds on presentations made to the 2014 Symposium of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This volume provides evidence from many of Australias leading scholars from a range of social science disciplines to support policies that address challenges presented by Australias ageing population. It builds on presentations made to the 2014 Symposium of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.The material is in four parts:Perspectives on AgeingPopulation Ageing: Global, regional and Australian perspectivesImproving Health and WellbeingResponses by Government and Families/IndividualsThe Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia sees this volume as a major contribution to improving our understanding of Australias population ageing. Social science research in this area truly underpins our ability as a nation to manage such demographic change, and its consequences for the economy and society. Such knowledge helps ensure that our citizens can live even better lives.— Glenn Withers, President, ASSAIt is fantastic that Australians are living longer and healthier lives but we need to address these demographic changes.— The Hon Joe Hockey MP, 2015 Intergenerational Report Table of Contents Part 1. Perspectives on ageingIntroduction: A multidisciplinary approach to ageingAgeing and social change in AustraliaPopulation ageing in Australia—National policy challenges and future directionsPart 2. Population ageing: Global, regional and Australian perspectivesAgeing in Australia: Population changes and responsesDeclining fertility and the rising costs of children and the elderly in Japan and other selected Asian countries: An analysis based upon the NTA approachFacing the challenges of an ageing societyPart 3. Improving health and wellbeingSocial research and actions on ageing wellEnhancing cognitive capacities over the life-spanSocial engagement in late lifeWellbeing and its improvability as a national goalPart 4. Responses by government and families/individualsRetirement income strategies for an ageing populationAgeing, entitlement and funding health careFinancing aged care: The role of housing wealth and intergenerational relationshipsConclusions: An historic triumph that presents big challenges for public policy Details ISBN1760460664 Pages 338 Publisher ANU Press Year 2016 ISBN-10 1760460664 ISBN-13 9781760460662 Format Paperback Publication Date 2016-10-21 Imprint ANU Press Place of Publication Canberra Country of Publication Australia DEWEY 304.60994 Author John Piggott Language English AU Release Date 2016-10-21 NZ Release Date 2016-10-21 Illustrations 1 Bibliography Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141898590;

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