Cancer and Capitalism: Towards a Critical Sociological Agenda
Sociology Lens, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This article considers the relationship between cancer and capitalism from the perspective of political economy. It argues that this perspective is crucial for producing a critical agenda in the sociological study of cancer, which has otherwise and traditionally neglected the question of capital as social totality.
Faisal Al‐Asaad
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The Pension Scheme in Vietnam: Current Status and Challenges in an Aging Society [PDF]
The publicly-managed Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) defined-benefit pension scheme in Vietnam is described, with an analysis of its financial sustainability in the context of an aging society in a dynamically efficient economy.
Giang, Thanh Long
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Coupling coordination evaluation and influencing factors analysis of older adult care service resource supply and demand in China. [PDF]
Front Public HealthGuo L, Wei H, Tao Q, Chen K.
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The Leaner, Meaner State—And What It Means for Society
Sociology Lens, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Populism is an old phenomenon but one which appears to once again be in ascendance globally. Attributing a nation's problems to a wicked elite, populists seek to dismantle the old order and either remove or repurpose its institutions. This paper explores how populism changes economic governance and particularly, how its emphasis on fighting ...
Christopher A. Hartwell
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Private pension funds in Argentina's newintegrated pension system [PDF]
Argentina implemented a major reform of its pension system in 1994. The new system has a mixed public-and-private two-pillar structure. Its main elements are an unfunded, defined benefit pillar operated by the state and paying a basic pension to all ...
Vittas, Dimitri
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Redistributive effects of China's urban-rural resident basic medical insurance: a theoretical model and empirical analysis. [PDF]
Front Public HealthJi W, Chu F, Qin Y.
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Reconfiguring Functional Solidarity: Typologies of Intergenerational Support in Contemporary China
Journal of Marriage and Family, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective This study provides an updated typology of intergenerational support between parents and adult children in contemporary China. Background A growing body of research has documented the diversity of intergenerational relationships among Chinese families, yet existing studies often lack granularity in capturing functional solidarity ...
Yanjun Zhang +3 more
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Improving regulations and supervision of pension funds : are there lessons from the Banking Sector? [PDF]
The main objective of this paper is to review the regulatory framework for pension funds, and examine whether there is scope for improvements in pension regulation, particularly in light of regulatory and supervisory developments in the banking industry.
Gutierrez, Joaquin +2 more
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Editorial: Enhancing geriatric care: international collaboration and best practices for aging populations. [PDF]
Front Med (Lausanne)Kyriazis M, Crome P, Marcus EL.
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Nutritional Status and Sarcopenia in Nursing Home Residents: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2022 Hua N +8 more
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