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The Worldwide Face of Elder Abuse
The Worldwide Face of Elder Abuse
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This book provides a comprehensive picture of elder abuse across different World Health Regions, using real-life case studies to highlight the issue. It explores the historical and societal factors contributing to elder abuse and provides insights into existing policies and initiatives to address it.
Format: Hardback
Length: 237 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
This comprehensive book offers a detailed and insightful examination of the abuse of older adults, spanning across different regions of the world. By organizing the content according to World Health Region, the book effectively identifies the root causes of abuse within the historical and contemporary societal treatment of older persons. Each chapter is presented as an actual and emblematic case study, providing a concrete illustration of the issue.
Utilizing the case study as a focal point, the book guides
guides readers in understanding elder abuse in the specific region or country through a combination of empirical data, research, and analysis. It explores the usefulness and limitations of various approaches used to address the problem, while also providing guiding frameworks that have been employed to combat this issue.
The book also showcases the remarkable efforts of prominent figures in each area or region who are actively working to address the problem of elder abuse. It provides an in-depth exploration of existing policies and future initiatives aimed at protecting older adults from harm. By presenting a holistic and person-centered perspective on the issue, the book serves as an invaluable resource for students, academics, social service practitioners, health professionals, law enforcement, and policymakers alike.
Drawing upon a wealth of national and international statistics, research, politics, and policy, this book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of elder abuse. It sheds light on the prevalence, consequences, and potential solutions to this pressing concern, fostering a deeper understanding of the needs and rights of older individuals.
Weight: 613g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031348877
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023
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