In most societies of the world, including in Africa, re- sponsibility for the material support of older people unable to sustain themselves through work or inve

In most societies, of the world, including in Africa, responsibility for the material support of older people, unable to sustain themselves through work or inve

In sub-Saharan Africa, older people make up a relatively small fraction of the total population and are supported primarily by family and other kinship networks

This exciting book explores the exchange of societal support between generations. It also examines variations in contemporary practices and rationales in differ

'While there already exists a crowded body of publications addressing the effect of an aging population on the economy, this monograph is most outstanding in pr