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Provides a rarely-seen portrait of intergenerational programs in Japan, including an overview of similar programs in the United States, of growing interest as our population ages.

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9780791436684

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""There are flashes in this book that illuminate the profound differences between a traditional homogenous society like Japan and a relatively new, non-homogenous society like the United States. Reading about intergenerational issues in Japan allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the similarities and differences between U.S. and Japanese culture."" -- Robert Disch, Hunter College, City University of New York

There are flashes in this book that illuminate the profound differences between a traditional homogenous society like Japan and a relatively new, non-homogenous society like the United States. Reading about intergenerational issues in Japan allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the similarities and differences between U.S. and Japanese culture. -- Robert Disch, Hunter College, City University of New York

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Matthew Kaplan is Associate Professor of Psychology at Hawaii Pacific University and author of Side by Side: Exploring Your Neighborhood Through Intergenerational Activities. Atsuko Kusano is Associate Professor at Shinshu University. At Tohoku University School of Medicine, Ichiro Tsuji is Associate Professor of Public Health.

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