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Chinese Older People
Sam Wai-Kam Yu
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Description for Chinese Older People
paperback. Chinese older people living in the UK suffer from a number of disadvantages compounded by exclusion from both their own community and the mainstream community. Through interviews with 100 Chinese older people, this unique report provides suggestions for good policy and practice for promoting Chinese older people's inclusion in both communities. Series: Community Care into Practice Series. Num Pages: 44 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL; JFSP31; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 204.
Chinese older people living in the UK suffer from a number of disadvantages compounded by exclusion from both their own community and the mainstream community. Not only do Chinese older people find it difficult to access social and public services, but their own community is also not strong enough to provide them with the necessary care and support. This dual exclusion undermines their quality of life. Through interviews with 100 Chinese older people, focus groups and discussion with those working with older people in the community, Chinese older people looks at: specific issues for women and middle-aged men; ... Read more
Chinese older people living in the UK suffer from a number of disadvantages compounded by exclusion from both their own community and the mainstream community. Not only do Chinese older people find it difficult to access social and public services, but their own community is also not strong enough to provide them with the necessary care and support. This dual exclusion undermines their quality of life. Through interviews with 100 Chinese older people, focus groups and discussion with those working with older people in the community, Chinese older people looks at: specific issues for women and middle-aged men; ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
44
Condition
New
Series
Community Care into Practice Series
Number of Pages
44
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861342423
SKU
V9781861342423
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Sam Wai-Kam Yu
Sam Wai-kam Yu is a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Social Studies at City University of Hong Kong.
Reviews for Chinese Older People
"An interesting, insightful and informative report, which challenges stereotypes. It contributes to the understanding of a group of older people whose needs have been unrecognised and offers some highly appropriate and practical suggestions for future action. A stimulating study for the general reader, representing good value for money and essential background for care workers and policy-makers working with Chinese older ... Read more