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This open access book examines the triangle between family, gender, and health in Europe from a demographic perspective. It helps to understand patterns and tre

Compared to other regions, Europe and Central Asia are by far the oldest. Moreover, population aging is set to accelerate further over the coming decades as lar

This book examines global humanitarian efforts involving the two German states and Third World liberation movements during the Cold War.

This open access book provides a comprehensive perspective on the concept of ageism, its origins, the manifestation and consequences of ageism, as well as ways