Demographic Consequences Of Economic Transition In Countries Of Central And Eastern Europe

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The social, political and economic transformations experienced by the formerly socialist countries of central and eastern Europe since the beginning of the 1990s have resulted in abrupt shifts in demographic trends, whose consequences on nuptiality, fertility, mortality and migration will be significant and irreversible. The present study analyses and offers explanations about this process and compares these developments with the demographic changes that occurred earlier in western Europe. A thorough knowledge of these demographic trends offers an essential tool for social policy makers and researchers and the comparative approach of the study furthers our understanding of the underlying processes taking place in all European countries

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Genre : Political Science
Author : Dimitŭr Filipov
Publisher : Council of Europe
Release : 2003-01-01
File : 208 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9789287151728


Population Ageing In Central And Eastern Europe

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During the 1990s, Europe became the first continent with a 'mature society', where people aged 60 years and older outnumber children and as this trend continues, the resulting 'ageing societies' will differ from previous societies in their make-up, in their needs, and in their resource allocation. Population ageing poses an even greater challenge to the post-communist societies of Central and Eastern Europe. While still struggling to cope with the aftermath of the economic and social transition process following the breakdown of communism, they are now facing even more rapid demographic change than Western Europe. This book brings together leading scholars to present an understanding of the processes underlying the very rapid population ageing in Central and Eastern Europe. In addition to discussing the main demographic drivers behind this development in each of the countries examined, this volume also discusses its implications for policy, healthcare provision, workforces, intergenerational family relations, the social cohesion of future Central and Eastern European societies, and the quality of life experienced by their citizens. Organised around broad geographical regions with final sections analysing the book's findings and their future implications, Population Ageing in Central and Eastern Europe will be of interest to gerontologists, policy makers, students and scholars of population change

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Genre : Social Science
Author : Andreas Hoff
Publisher : Routledge
Release : 2016-04-08
File : 291 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781317077893


Demographic Implications Of Social Exclusion In Central And Eastern Europe

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This publication examines the impact of socio-economic policies on social exclusion of vulnerable groups in central and eastern Europe and identifies types, degrees and common characteristics of social deprivation. It also focuses on developing and evaluating regional statistical indicators of social deprivation and investigates the emergence of new forms of social exclusion. It includes case studies from the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Latvia, Hungary and the Russian Federation.

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Genre : Political Science
Author : Pâter Szivâs
Publisher : Council of Europe
Release : 2004-01-01
File : 114 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9789287154606


Proceedings Of Iac Mem 2015 In Vienna

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Proceedings - International Academic Conference on Management, Economics and Marketing in Vienna 2015

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Genre : Business & Economics
Author : group of authors
Publisher : Czech Institute of Academic Education z.s.
Release : 2015-11-09
File : 360 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9788090579156


People Population Change And Policies

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This two-volume work explores social cohesion and the demographic challenges of low birth rates and population aging. Authors approach the topic from the perspective of citizens and policymakers, analyzing attitudes from 14 European countries on demographic trends and expectations towards private networks and public policies. Volume 2 focuses on family and family change, value of children, fertility intentions, and views on work-family balance.

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Genre : Social Science
Author : Charlotte Höhn
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Release : 2008-03-08
File : 433 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781402066092


German Annual Of Spatial Research And Policy 2009

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Preface – Introduction 1 Heiderose Kilper “New Disparities in Spatial Development in Europe” – several topics are included in both the title and theme of the German Annual of Spatial Research and Policy for the Year 2009. We are frst of all concerned with the concept of spatial disparities, which has its roots in national spatial planning and spatial development policy. Regional development as interregional equalisation policy, for example, is well-anchored in the German constitution through fundamental legal standards and the division of powers among the respective federal states. The “establishment of uniform living conditions within the federal territory” and “securing the uniformity of living conditions beyond the borders of any single federal state” (Section 72 Paragraph 2 of German Basic Law [GG]) are expressly specifed as aims of government action in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany. With the major reform of Germany’s fnancial system in 1969 and incorporation of the joint task “Improvement 1 of the Regional Economic Structure” in Section 91a of German Basic Law [GG] interventions on the part of the federal government and the wealthy federal states for the beneft of states and regions with less economic success were legitimised in constitutional terms as well. All of this would be inconceivable without the concept of spatial disparities.

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Genre : Political Science
Author : Heiderose Kilper
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Release : 2009-09-18
File : 206 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9783642034022


Childbearing Trends And Policies In Europe

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Genre : Demography
Author : Tomas Frejka
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Release : 2008
File : 488 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9783837061888


Childbearing Trends And Policies In Europe Book I

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Genre : Medical
Author : Tomas Frejka
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Release : 2008
File : 272 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9783837061864


Family Diversity

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Family in all its aspects Familienbande International experts provide an overview of the current state-of-the-art of European family research and outline the multiple formations, structures and configurations of family in Europe. Four aspects are discussed in depth: family images, sex/gender roles, globalisation and family development processes. Influenced by globalisation, European countries experience processes which still have greatly varying consequences. Cultural differences, reflected in a range of family schemes and national family policies, are one reason for the continued existence of differences in the scope and speed of change processes. Quite generally, images and concepts of family have become more heterogeneous and flexible. The flip side of this coin is that family members are increasingly faced with the challenges of achieving a satisfactory work-life balance – a task aggravated by globalisation. We therefore need to ask how family policy can help families enjoy adequate freedom of action and latitude for their decision-making. To summarise: a read well worth the effort for all experts working in family research and family policy.

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Genre : Social Science
Author : Olaf Kapella
Publisher : Barbara Budrich
Release : 2010-03-17
File : 393 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9783866492998


Family And Social Change In Socialist And Post Socialist Societies

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In Family and Social Change in Socialist and Post-Socialist Societies, the authors address the social transformations of eight transitional societies in recent decades (Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, China and Vietnam). Each chapter discusses a different society and reveals their struggles in the reconstruction of the intimate and public spheres amid the post-Cold War period. Making use of a semi-structured analytical framework, the respective chapters address the ambiguous relationship between familism and individualisation seen through change and continuity in demographic behaviour, family values, family solidarity, gender relations, state policy and marketisation. The volume also outlines the possibility of a modified second demographic transition theory as a correction of Western-based interpretations of current social trends. Contributors include: Zsombor Rajkai, Yulia Gradskova, Lyudmyla Males, Tymur Sandrovych, Maƚgorzata Sikorska, Peter Guráň, Jarmila Filadelfiová, Miloš Debnár, Csaba Dupcsik, Olga Tóth, Borbála Kovács, Zhou Weihong, Liu Wenrong, Xue Yali, Nguyen Huu Minh, Chang Kyung-Sup.

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Genre : Social Science
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Publisher : BRILL
Release : 2014-10-09
File : 443 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9789004276833