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1. Active Aging in Asia

   Edited by Alan Walker, Christian Aspalter

   Series: Routledge Studies in Social Welfare in Asia

   East Asian societies are changing fast and one of the most important aspects of societal change is the aging of society. 'Active aging' is one of the few concepts available today to effectively address the problems arising from a highly-aged and, particularly in East Asia, fast-aging society,...

   To Be Published December 30th 2013 by Routledge
2. Developing Student Capability Through Modular Courses

   Edited by Jenkins, Alan, Walker, Lawrie

   Series: Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

   Higher education in the UK has recently been transformed due to the introduction of module-style degree programmes. This collection of essays and case studies reviews the experiences of both students using the new modules and teachers integrating modular systems into their curricula....

   To Be Published September 29th 2013 by Routledge
3. The New Generational Contract

   Intergenerational Relations And The Welfare State

   Edited by Alan Walker University of Sheffield.

   This authoritative text offers the first comprehensive analysis of intergenerational relations and social welfare. It examines both the micro-sociological relations within the family and the social contract which forms the backbone of the welfare state.; This book is intended to appeal to...

   Published February 28th 1996 by Routledge
4. Developing Student Capability Through Modular Courses

   Edited by Jenkins, Alan, Walker, Lawrie

   Series: Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

   Higher education in the UK has recently been transformed due to the introduction of module-style degree programmes. This collection of essays and case studies reviews the experiences of both students using the new modules and teachers integrating modular systems into their curricula....

   Published August 31st 1994 by Routledge