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This volume analyzes intergenerational solidarity from diverse interdisciplinary angles within the social sciences. It provides analytical tools to advance research and documents how societies are adjusting to major changes that affect the core of the social fabric.

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Introduction María Amparo Cruz-Saco and Sergei Zelenev Part One. Analytical Framework María Amparo Cruz-Saco, ´Intergenerational Solidarity´ Vern L. Bengtson and Petrice S. Oyama, ´Intergenerational Solidarity and Conflict: What Does it Mean and What are the Big Issues?´ Ariela Lowenstein, ´Determinants of the Complex Interchange among Generations: Collaboration and Conflict´ Part Two. Main Issues and Programs Donna M. Butts, ´Key Issues Uniting Generations´ Elizabeth Larkin, ´Who is Needy and Who Should Give Care?: Promoting Intergenerational Solidarity´ Shannon E. Jarrott, ´Programs that Affect Intergenerational Solidarity´ Mariano Sánchez, Juan Sáez and Sacramento Pinazo, ´Intergenerational Solidarity, Programs and Policy Development´ Part Three. Developing Countries María Amparo Cruz-Saco, ´Demographic Transition and Intergenerational Transfers in Peru´ Jacqueline Mazza, ´Labor Markets and Social Inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean: Perspectives for Inter-generational Solidarity´ Moneer Alam, ´Is Caring for Elders and Act of Altruism?´ Akpovire Oduaran, ´Exploration of Intergenerational Relationships in Sub-Saharan Africa´ María Amparo Cruz-Saco and Sergei Zelenev, ´Conclusions: Putting It All Together´

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MARIA CRUZ-SACO PhD is Professor of Economics at Connecticut College, USA. She has been a frequent consultant to the Inter American Development Bank and the US Agency for International Development regarding social security, pension, and insurance programs in Guatemala and Peru.

SERGEI ZELENEV is Chief of the Social Integration Branch, Division for Social Policy and Development, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, USA.

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