Social Policy in Ageing Societies Britain and

This collection offers a fascinating comparative analysis of two very different approaches to social policy on ageing. By analyzing the different foundations and systems established by Beveridge in Britain and Bismarck in Germany this book provides a well-constructed and truly comparative perspective on a range of key issues. Each chapter is co-authored by a leading German and a British figure in the field allowing for a unique insight into the differing policies.

GERHARD NAEGELE is Professor of Sociology, Dortmund University, Gemany.

ALAN WALKER is Professor of Social Policy and Director of ESRC Growing Older Programme, Sheffield University.

List of Figures and Tables	p. vii
Contributors	p. ix
Preface and Acknowledgements	p. xiv
Major Policy Challenges of Ageing Societies: Britain and Germany Compared	p. 1
Pension Reform and the Socio-economic Status of Older People	p. 22
Ageing and the Labour Market-A Comparison of Policy Approaches	p. 46
The Silver Economy-Purchasing Power and the Quest for Quality of Life	p. 82
Gender and Ageing-The Role of Social Networks	p. 106
Minority Ethnic Elders in Germany and the UK	p. 125
The Changing Generational Contract Within and Outside the Family: Britain and Germany Compared	p. 142
Health Status and Health Policy	p. 165
Long-term Care in Germany and the UK	p. 202
Societal and Political Participation	p. 233
Conclusion	p. 252
Bibliography	p. 264
Index	p. 293
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