The political economy of aging : the state, private power, and social welfare

Looks at the aging of society from income maintenance, pension power, housing and human services. Uncovers the structural causes of problems in old age policies and programs and explores the reasons why a large percentage of the elderly suffer from inadequate retirement income, housing, medical care and other services. Contents Preface Chapter 1. The Aging Population Today and Tomorrow Chapter 2. A Brief History of the Economic Problems of Aging Chapter 3. Income Maintenance and the Pension Games: Winners and Losers Under Capitalism Chapter 4. Investment Capital and Pension Power Chapter 5. The Graying of the Medical- Industrial Complex Chapter 6. The Housing Crisis: Private Power and Public Resources Chapter 7. Human Services Chapter 8. Epilogue: Perspectives on Reform Notes Index