Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course
Written by leading scholars, this text on global aging is distinguished by its perspective on universal similarities and sociocultural differences across nations. This second edition presents coverage of topics in social gerontology, and expands its treatment of health behaviour, health care, families, caregiving, older workers, and retirement.
Gen Z: The Superhero Generation is a must-read for parents, educators, and employers as they help prepare the next generation for the future. Learn the characteristics of this generation in order to understand how to reach them in positive, productive ways. Join us on our superhero journey to see how they are capable of changing the world.
This text provides a comprehensive introduction to population geography, grounding students in the tools and techniques that are commonly used to describe and understand population concepts. Arguing that an understanding of population is essential to prepare for the future, Newbold provides undergraduates with a thorough grasp of the field.
A Case Study In Demographics, Development, And U.s. Foreign Policy
The Haitian political and economic crisis since the overthrow of Jean-Bertrand Aristide in 1991 has been a story of societal decline. This case study examines the conflict between longer-term development objectives and the shorter-term US foreign-policy objectives that almost always override them.
This book examines the portrayal of Generation X in contemporary television, movies, music, and internet sources. Drawing on generational theory, cultural studies theory, race theory, and feminist theory, the essays analyze the role of Generation X in American popular culture in relation to both Baby Boomers and Millennials.
Meeting the Needs of the Twenty-First Century Student and Modern Workpla
This book considers the role, use, and implications of transformative and active instructional strategies in higher education. It examines the changing landscape of higher education and serves as a foundational lens and framework for thinking through higher education from both an experiential and transformative instructional context.
This timely and critical book takes on a new phenomenon facing the United States and poses the stark question: Will the United States be prepared by 2050, when its older population doubles and we become a majority-minority society? In the authors' response, scholars, policy leaders and the public are provided with the background and information ......
Examines the past achievements as well as the current and future challenges of the world's largest multilateral donor population programs. This book provides an invaluable assessment of the state of world population programs and a fascinating look into the future of community development.
Examines the past achievements as well as the current and future challenges of the world's largest multilateral donor population programs. This book provides an invaluable assessment of the state of world population programs and a fascinating look into the future of community development.
