Aging In Post-mao China: The Politics Of Veneration

by Ada Elizabeth Sher

Overview

This case study of Shenyang, the industrial capital of Liaoning Province, explores what it means to be old in the People's Republic of China, especially in terms of religious and ethical traditions, education, health, and current political, economic, and employment trends. .

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367017293
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/17/2019
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. A Perspective on Increasing Longevity 2. The Context of Being Old in China Today 3. The Manifestations of Well-Being Among the Elderly in Shenyang 4. Analysis and Implications