John Creighton Campbell Libri

The book explores Japan's rapid aging and the government's response through the development of comprehensive social policies for older citizens. John Creighton Campbell analyzes the evolution of pension, healthcare, and social service programs, emphasizing the interplay of social perceptions, policy solutions, and political dynamics. He introduces a novel decision-making theory and challenges the notion of a distinct "Japanese-style welfare state," highlighting similarities with Western nations while revealing unique aspects of Japanese politics and welfare theory.

The aging of society is a growing concern in all advanced nations, and at the forefront of concern is long-term care for frail older people. Enactment of a new public long-term care insurance program by the Japanese government in 1997 provided an excellent opportunity for a conference focusing on an ideal long-term care system for frail older people. The conference was organized around four major Social aspects, including family dynamics and the role of formal providers; Clinical aspects, including effective treatments for physical and mental disabilities; Macroeconomic and macropolitical settings for public policy; Program design and management issues. With contributions from the fields of medicine, nursing, social work, gerontology, political science, economics, and sociology, this volume provides an overview of key problems and possible solutions in programs for frail older people from a unique international perspective.