Publisher's Synopsis
Published to mark 1993, the European Year of Older People and Solidarity Between Generations, this is a comparative study of social provision for older people across the countries of the European Community. Written thematically, it provides an overview of current activity, identifies trends and highlights good practice in a variety of fields. The topics covered include demographic Europe, education and leisure, health and community care, employment and retirement, housing, transport and mobility, and pensions and benefits.;Using case studies to illustrate their arguments, the contributors comment on present UN and European policies, and discuss some of the objectives for the future.
