Introduction to Gerontology

Author: Wu Cangping / Jiang Xiangqun (editors)
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Publish Date: 2006-05-25
Features: In the face of population aging and rapid transformation of the socio-economic system, traditional elderly care methods and the aging work models of the planned economy era can no longer meet the needs of modern society. Moreover, China faces a severe shortage of professionals in the field of gerontology, which lags significantly behind social development. This calls for the reintegration of the organization, systems, and social resources of aging work. The writing and publication of this book cater to the needs of university curricula in gerontology, providing a comprehensive introduction and elaboration on the fundamental content of gerontology, aiming to guide the field and offer a universal textbook for both professional teaching and general training. It also serves to promote the in-depth development of gerontology. This book is part of the "21st Century Population Studies Series Textbooks" by Renmin University of China and has been listed as a key achievement of the "Project 211" construction at Renmin University of China.