Reciprocity and Dependency in Old Age: Indian and UK Perspectives

by Sue Thompson and Sue Thompson

Book Overview

​​This book highlights (1) the significance of reciprocity for the maintenance of self-esteem in old age and (2) the negative implications for the well-being of dependent older people when that significance goes unrecognized and, as a consequence, opportunities to give back to society, as well as take from it, are not facilitated by those in a position to do so. The discussion draws on research undertaken in the UK and Southern India...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461466865
• ISBN13: 9781461466864
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 229 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"