PopDigests Policy Briefs Discussion Papers Policy Insights Books and Reports Yearbook Books & Reports This section provides an overview of selected book publications of Population Europe researchers, cooperation partners and from other sources. If available, links guide the user to the publication websites. Filter by topic AllAgeing and Life ExpectancyEnvironmentFamily and ChildrenHealthMigration and IntegrationProjections and ForecastsSociety and SolidarityWorking Life Language AllEnglishGermanFrenchSpanish Order by Date Title Image 08/03/12 The International Handbook Of Gender And Poverty: Concepts, Research, Policy Abstract and Download Details This Book by Sylvia Chant (ed.) comprehensively covers the key themes that are vital to understanding poverty as a gendered process. The diverse aspects of the subject are approached from a range of disciplinary and professional perspectives, achieving extensive thematic as well as geographical scope. Written and edited by leading scholars and policy advisers this handbook combines theoretical insights with policy lessons. (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2010, now also available as paperback) Read more about The International Handbook Of Gender And Poverty: Concepts, Research, Policy Image 13/12/11 Aging Populations, Globalization And The Labor Market: Comparing Late Working Life And Retirement In Modern Societies Abstract and Download Details This book by H.-P. Blossfeld, S. Buchholz, and K. Kurz presents a timely analysis of late career and retirement in nine European societies and the USA. Many European societies relied on early retirement programs in order to relieve national labor markets. However, one of the major challenges facing European and Northern American societies today is demographic aging, which in turn places pension systems under substantial pressure. This study investigates how these developments have impacted the situation of older workers and retirees. Read more about Aging Populations, Globalization And The Labor Market: Comparing Late Working Life And Retirement In Modern Societies Image 08/11/11 Family Policy And Demographic Change (EESC Opinion) Abstract and Download Details Family policies do not fall within the remit of the European Union. Nevertheless, the EU may enact legislation on balancing work and family life, equality at work between women and men, and child protection and development, recommends the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). In their report “Family Policy and Demographic Change” the EESC also suggests a better coordination of family orientated initiatives and funding arrangements on the EU level. Read more about Family Policy And Demographic Change (EESC Opinion) Image 03/11/11 Cooperation In Integrating Immigrants (EESC Opinion) Abstract and Download Details In the near future, Europe will become more diverse due to mobility of its citizens as well as due to an increase in immigration from Non-EU Countries. This presents a challenge at local and regional level which should be tackled in close cooperation between authorities and civil society organisations, says a report by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). Under the headline “Cooperation in integrating immigrants” it lists recommendations concerning the legal framework as well as the more complex process of social inclusion. Read more about Cooperation In Integrating Immigrants (EESC Opinion) Pagination First page « Previous page ‹ … Page 34 Page 35 Current page 36
Image 08/03/12 The International Handbook Of Gender And Poverty: Concepts, Research, Policy Abstract and Download Details This Book by Sylvia Chant (ed.) comprehensively covers the key themes that are vital to understanding poverty as a gendered process. The diverse aspects of the subject are approached from a range of disciplinary and professional perspectives, achieving extensive thematic as well as geographical scope. Written and edited by leading scholars and policy advisers this handbook combines theoretical insights with policy lessons. (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2010, now also available as paperback) Read more about The International Handbook Of Gender And Poverty: Concepts, Research, Policy
Image 13/12/11 Aging Populations, Globalization And The Labor Market: Comparing Late Working Life And Retirement In Modern Societies Abstract and Download Details This book by H.-P. Blossfeld, S. Buchholz, and K. Kurz presents a timely analysis of late career and retirement in nine European societies and the USA. Many European societies relied on early retirement programs in order to relieve national labor markets. However, one of the major challenges facing European and Northern American societies today is demographic aging, which in turn places pension systems under substantial pressure. This study investigates how these developments have impacted the situation of older workers and retirees. Read more about Aging Populations, Globalization And The Labor Market: Comparing Late Working Life And Retirement In Modern Societies
Image 08/11/11 Family Policy And Demographic Change (EESC Opinion) Abstract and Download Details Family policies do not fall within the remit of the European Union. Nevertheless, the EU may enact legislation on balancing work and family life, equality at work between women and men, and child protection and development, recommends the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). In their report “Family Policy and Demographic Change” the EESC also suggests a better coordination of family orientated initiatives and funding arrangements on the EU level. Read more about Family Policy And Demographic Change (EESC Opinion)
Image 03/11/11 Cooperation In Integrating Immigrants (EESC Opinion) Abstract and Download Details In the near future, Europe will become more diverse due to mobility of its citizens as well as due to an increase in immigration from Non-EU Countries. This presents a challenge at local and regional level which should be tackled in close cooperation between authorities and civil society organisations, says a report by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). Under the headline “Cooperation in integrating immigrants” it lists recommendations concerning the legal framework as well as the more complex process of social inclusion. Read more about Cooperation In Integrating Immigrants (EESC Opinion)