Social support systems for the aged in Egypt /
Adel Azer and Elham Afifi.
- x, 145 pages ; 24 cm.
"SSS-1/UNUP-765 ... United Nations sales no. E.91.III.A.2."--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-145).
pt. 1. Conceptual Framework. 1. Social Justice for the Aged? 2. The National Background. 3. Literature on Ageing in Egypt. 4. Research Design -- pt. 2. Profile of the Research Community. 5. Characteristics of the Research Community. 6. Socio-economic Conditions. 7. Health and Disability -- pt. 3. Patterns of Social Support. 8. Formal Support Systems. 9. Informal Support Systems. 10. Nuances in Reciprocal Relations. 11. Reflections on Policy Issues. Appendix 1. Team Composition -- Appendix 2. List of Case-studies and Researchers -- Appendix 3. Case-studies.