Digital Technologies and Aging in South Asia and Middle East (Hardcover)
Language: English
Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2026
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Hardcover. Khalid, Muschert, and Daran explore how digital technologies are reshaping elderly care in South Asia and the Middle East, addressing the opportunities and challenges of this transformation through a critical sociological and interdisciplinary lens.This book examines whether technological advancements can bridge or widen existing disparities in healthcare for older adults, using cross-regional perspectives, empirical case studies, and policy analysis from South Asia, the Middle East, and other comparable contexts. It discusses practical solutions for inclusive technology adoption, ethical concerns, and community-driven models, offering actionable insights for policymakers, researchers, healthcare providers, and technology developers working toward equitable and sustainable elderly care.It is an essential volume for academics and researchers in sociology, public policy, Middle Eastern and South Asian studies, as well as policymakers, healthcare professionals, and technology developers interested in exploring technological innovations, policy frameworks, and practical pathways for the digital transformation of aging in the Global South. Khalid, Muschert, and Daran explore how digital technologies are reshaping elderly care in South Asia and the Middle East, addressing the opportunities and challenges of this transformation through a critical sociological and interdisciplinary lens. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
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- Digital Technologies and Aging in South Asia and Middle East (Hardcover)
- Author
- Sheeba Khalid
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
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- 104124181X
- ISBN 13
- 9781041241812
Khalid, Muschert, and Daran explore how digital technologies are reshaping elderly care in South Asia and the Middle East, addressing the opportunities and challenges of this transformation through a critical sociological and interdisciplinary lens.
This book examines whether technological advancements can bridge or widen existing disparities in healthcare for older adults, using cross-regional perspectives, empirical case studies, and policy analysis from South Asia, the Middle East, and other comparable contexts. It discusses practical solutions for inclusive technology adoption, ethical concerns, and community-driven models, offering actionable insights for policymakers, researchers, healthcare providers, and technology developers working toward equitable and sustainable elderly care.
It is an essential volume for academics and researchers in sociology, public policy, Middle Eastern and South Asian studies, as well as policymakers, healthcare professionals, and technology developers interested in exploring technological innovations, policy frameworks, and practical pathways for the digital transformation of aging in the Global South.
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About the Author
Sheeba Khalid is a senior academician and Assistant Professor of Sociology at Amity Law School, Amity University, Lucknow, India, with over 16 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. She has completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Social Gerontology and specializes in sociology, gerontology, and interdisciplinary studies, with a strong focus on digitalization, ageing, and social policy in South Asia and the Middle East. Dr. Khalid has made significant contributions to curriculum development, interdisciplinary pedagogy, and institutional governance, and has an extensive publication record in Scopus-indexed and peer-reviewed international journals. She currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and is the recipient of the Rex Karmaveer Global Fellowship Award (2024–25), instituted in collaboration with the United Nations, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to education, research, and social development.
Glenn W. Muschert is a professor of sociology at Khalifa University, UAE, with a distinguished academic career marked by global engagement, scholarly leadership, and interdisciplinary research. His work addresses key themes in digital inequality, social justice, media sociology, and public health. Dr. Muschert has published extensively on social problems and global transformations, contributing significantly to contemporary sociological discourse.
Driss Ed. Daran is an academician and assistant professor of international law at the UAEU, with over 11 years of teaching experience across diverse universities. He earned his Ph.D. from the College of Law, Wuhan University, and has served as a legal counsellor on legal and judicial matters with a local government in Morocco. Dr. Daran was awarded a research grant from the UAEU for his project on the legal and ethical justification of human organ donation. His research focuses on international law and sustainable development, with expertise in comparative legal systems and the ethical dimensions of global governance.
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