International Handbook of Elder Abuse and Mistreatment

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International Handbook of Elder Abuse and Mistreatment

Clinical psychology Geriatric medicine Life sciences: general issues

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Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 9th August 2019

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 17 Mb

ISBN: 9789811386107


Overview

This first-of-its-kind work on elder abuse and mistreatment provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the subject. Covering almost all regions of the world, it highlights different dimensions of elder abuse and mistreatment in terms of their prevalence, incidence, prevention, treatment, management and response from governments and civil society, academic and research communities, and society in general.

Content and Scope

Written by international specialists from various disciplinary backgrounds and presenting the latest findings and data, the handbook includes sections on the Americas; the Caribbean; Europe; Central, West and South Asia; East Asia and Asia-Pacific; and Africa. The chapters offer clarity on the concept and forms of elder abuse and neglect, discuss research methodology, and provide policy options, legislative solutions and programmatic responses to give relief to older people as victims of abuse and neglect as well as to deal with the perpetrators.

Intended Audience

This book is intended for a wide range of students and researchers interested in aging, from sociology, to social work, community medicine, public health, clinical psychology, and human rights/law.

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