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Singapore Ageing assembles a team of researchers, administrators, practitioners, advocates and academics from varied social service and care sectors, to share their thoughts, concerns and future challenges faced by an ageing Singapore in different arenas.With the Singapore demography showing a greying trend, it is increasingly vital for the government and the social, health and economic sectors to meet the needs of an ageing nation. The appropriate services and support have to be in place to respond to the issues faced by seniors. This edited volume serves as a useful resource for those who are working or researching in the field of ageing. 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Part I examines issues of population and social fundamentals in Singapore such as ageing, marriage, urban planning, healthcare and racial and religious harmony. Part II analyses Singapore's social progress through issues of inclusivity such as social mobility, developing communities and marginal groups that deserve more attention. Part III focuses on core principles and social processes related to social justice, doing good, social media and approaches to understanding and addressing social issues in Singapore. [Browse Singapore Collection]( Recommended Journal Journal Review "I am confident that, like the old Chinese saying 'After conquering a hundred feet, still a step further', SER will go on to make more important contributions in the advancement of economic science and policy analysis after its substantial accomplishments in the past." Ng Yew-Kwang Albert Winsemius Chair Professor of Economics, Nanyang Technological University [MADE IN SINGAPORE]( PAO-LI CHANG and PHUONG T. B. 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