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Sociology of Ageing - A South Asia Perspective

English · Paperback / Softback

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This book examines the biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of challenges related to ageing in India. It does so by widely referring to research works beyond the disciplinary boundary of sociology to help develop a lucid yet critical understanding of sociological ageing.

List of contents










Part I: Introduction and Demography 1. Introduction 2. Demographic Perspective on Ageing Population Part II: Theories of Ageing 3. Theories of Ageing: Biological 4. Theories of Ageing: Psychological 5. Theories of Ageing: Social Part III: Social Changes 6. Social Ageing: Dimensions 7. Adulthood and Retirement Part IV: Support to Older People 8. Social Support to Elderly 9. Policies of State for Elderly Part V: Successful Ageing 10. Successful Ageing: Theories 11. Successful Ageing: Strategies for Physiological and Psychological ageing 12. Successful Ageing: Social & Life Strategies


About the author










Gangadhar Karalay, PhD, served as a Member of Academic Council and Chairman of Board of Studies in RuralServices, RTM Nagpur University. He has authored books on Integrated Approach to Rural Development: Policies, Programs and Strategies; Have a New You: Self- development; and Globalization & Indian Society.


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