Description
Demographic Aging and Mortality in Navarre. 1975-1991
Book Summary
This work provides an in-depth analysis of the process of demographic aging in Navarre between 1975 and 1991, a period during which life expectancy for the people of Navarre doubled. The author, Dolores López Hernández, examines the causes and consequences of this phenomenon, focusing on how it affects the daily lives of the elderly and transforms family and social relationships. A rigorous and accessible study that offers key insights into understanding the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly long-lived society.
What is it about?
The book addresses demographic aging in Navarre from a multidisciplinary perspective, combining statistical data with sociological and family analysis. The author explores how increased life expectancy has modified the structure of the Navarrese population, leading to a larger number of older people who require new models of cohabitation and care. It examines the repercussions on the daily lives of the elderly, such as changes in their roles within the home, dependency, or loneliness, as well as the evolution of intergenerational bonds. The study also analyzes the transformations in family and social support networks, highlighting the need to adapt policies and resources to this new demographic reality.
Main themes
- Demographic aging in Navarre (1975-1991).
- Analysis of life expectancy and its evolution.
- Repercussions of aging on the lives of the elderly.
- Changes in family relationships and intergenerational roles.
- Transformations in social and support networks for the elderly.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and researchers in sociology, demography, social work, and family sciences. It is also of great interest to healthcare and social professionals who work with the elderly, as well as any reader interested in understanding the demographic challenges of today's society and their impact on family and community structures.
What this book contributes
- A detailed and localized analysis of demographic aging in Navarre, offering concrete data for understanding the phenomenon.
- A perspective focused on human and relational consequences, beyond mere statistics.
- Keys to understanding how increased longevity transforms family dynamics and social support systems.
- Valuable information for the planning of policies and resources aimed at the elderly population.
Technical specifications
- Author: López Hernández, Dolores
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: FAMILY AND HEALTH
- Collection: INSTITUTE OF FAMILY SCIENCES
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: Not available
- Number of pages: 288
- Weight: 440 g
Editorial review
This is a reference work for those seeking a rigorous and contextualized study of population aging. Its focus on family and social repercussions offers a human and practical view of a key demographic phenomenon. Recommended for professionals and students who need to understand the social dynamics associated with longevity based on a solid foundation of data and analysis.