From Exclusion to Inclusion in Old Age : a Global Challenge / edited by Thomas Scharf and Norah Keating.

"Evidence of widening inequalities in later life raises concerns about the ways in which older adults might experience forms of social exclusion. Such concerns are evident in all societies as they seek to come to terms with the unprecedented ageing of their populations. Taking a broad international perspective, this highly topical book casts light on patterns and processes that either place groups of older adults at risk of exclusion or are conducive to their inclusion. Leading international experts challenge traditional understandings of exclusion in relation to ageing in From Exclusion to Inclusion in Old Age. They also present new evidence of the interplay between social institutions, policy processes, personal resources and the contexts within which ageing individuals live to show how this shapes inclusion or exclusion in later life. Dealing with topics such as globalisation, age discrimination and human rights, intergenerational relationships, poverty, and migration, the book is essential reading for anyone interested in ageing issues."--Publisher's website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Social exclusion in later life: a global challenge / Thomas Scharf and Norah Keating -- Globalisation, economic recession and social exclusion: policy challenges and responses / Chris Phillipson -- International migration: patterns and implications for exclusion in old age / Sandra Torres -- Social inclusion of older people in developing countries: relations and resources / Peter Lloyd-Sherlock, Armando Barrientos and Julia Mase -- Exclusion from material resources: poverty and deprivation among older people in Europe / Asghar Zaidi -- Social inclusion of elders in families / Jim Ogg and Sylvie Renaut -- The impact of changing value systems on social inclusion: an Asia-Pacific perspective / David R. Phillips and Kevin H.C. Cheng -- Age discrimination as a source of exclusion in Europe: the need for a human rights plan for older persons / Astrid Stuckelberger, Dominic Abrams and Philippe Chastonay -- Towards inclusive built environments for older adults / Atiya Mahmood and Norah Keating -- Revisiting social exclusion of older adults / Norah Keating and Thomas Scharf.