Lebenswege in die Altersarmut : Biografische Analysen und sozialpolitische Perspektiven

»Pathways into Old-Age Poverty«Old-age poverty is the result of a complex interplay of individual and structural factors. Based on in-depth biographical interviews with German seniors who currently depend on means-tested basic provision in old age, the authors identify main risk groups and analyse typical life-course patterns and biographical constellations that are linked to insufficient retirement incomes. The book also presents strategic guidelines for a preventive and life-course oriented social policy approach to combat future old-age poverty.