Altern und Altersvorsorge in einer frühen Hochkultur

Although the average life expectancy was drastically lower than today because of the enormously high child mortality rate, there were old people in need of care in the ancient Near East. The following shows the means by which provision for old age was ensured, especially when there was a lack of chi...

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Main Author: Maul, Stefan M. (Author)
Format: Chapter/Article
Language:German
Published: 17 June 2022
In: Altern: Biologie und Chancen
Year: 2022, Pages: 137-146
DOI:10.1007/978-3-658-34859-5_8
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Author Notes:Stefan M. Maul
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Summary:Although the average life expectancy was drastically lower than today because of the enormously high child mortality rate, there were old people in need of care in the ancient Near East. The following shows the means by which provision for old age was ensured, especially when there was a lack of children willing to care.
Item Description:Gesehen am 25.07.2022
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISBN:9783658348595
DOI:10.1007/978-3-658-34859-5_8