Ageing and place : perspectives, policy, practice / / edited by Gavin J. Andrews and David R. Phillips |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2005 |
Descrizione fisica | xv, 252 p. : ill., maps |
Disciplina | 305.26 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
AndrewsGavin J. <1970->
PhillipsDavid R. <1968-> |
Collana | Routledge studies in human geography |
Soggetto topico |
Gerontology
Human geography Older people - Social conditions Older people - Services for Age distribution (Demography) |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-134-36138-6
0-203-69451-1 1-280-09620-9 0-415-32044-5 |
Classificazione | 74.93 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | chapter INTRODUCTION / Gavin J. Andrews -- chapter 1 Geographical studies in ageing: progress and connections to social gerontology / Gavin J. Andrews -- chapter 2 PLACING AGEING -- Positionings in the study of older people / Robin A. Kearns -- chapter 3 Multi-disciplinary con?gurations in gerontology / Pia C. Kontos -- chapter 4 INTERNATIONAL DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITIONS / Kevin McCracken -- chapter 5 RESIDENTIAL HOMES -- From distributions in space to the elements of place / Gavin J. Andrews -- chapter 6 HOME AS A NEW SITE OF CARE PROVISION AND CONSUMPTION / Janine Wiles -- chapter 7 HEALTHY AGEING IN THE COMMUNITY / Helen Bartlett -- chapter 8 The physically ageing body and the use of space KICHU NAIR / Kichu Nair -- chapter 9 ENVIRONMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO AGEING / Robyn Findlay -- chapter 10 Ageing in rural communities: vulnerable people in vulnerable places / Alun E. Joseph -- chapter 11 AGEING AND THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT / David R. Phillips, Oi-Ling Siu, Anthony G.-O. Yeh and Kevin H. C. Cheng -- chapter 12 IMAGINED LANDSCAPES OF AGE AND IDENTITY / Andrew Blaikie -- chapter 13 CATALOGUING OLD AGE / Bill Bytheway -- chapter 14 MAKING SPACE FOR IDENTITY / Sheila M. Peace. |
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London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2005 | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Ageing and place : perspectives, policy, practice / / edited by Gavin J. Andrews and David R. Phillips |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2005 |
Descrizione fisica | xv, 252 p. : ill., maps |
Disciplina | 305.26 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
AndrewsGavin J. <1970->
PhillipsDavid R. <1968-> |
Collana | Routledge studies in human geography |
Soggetto topico |
Gerontology
Human geography Older people - Social conditions Older people - Services for Age distribution (Demography) |
ISBN |
1-134-36137-8
1-134-36138-6 0-203-69451-1 1-280-09620-9 0-415-32044-5 |
Classificazione | 74.93 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | chapter INTRODUCTION / Gavin J. Andrews -- chapter 1 Geographical studies in ageing: progress and connections to social gerontology / Gavin J. Andrews -- chapter 2 PLACING AGEING -- Positionings in the study of older people / Robin A. Kearns -- chapter 3 Multi-disciplinary con?gurations in gerontology / Pia C. Kontos -- chapter 4 INTERNATIONAL DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITIONS / Kevin McCracken -- chapter 5 RESIDENTIAL HOMES -- From distributions in space to the elements of place / Gavin J. Andrews -- chapter 6 HOME AS A NEW SITE OF CARE PROVISION AND CONSUMPTION / Janine Wiles -- chapter 7 HEALTHY AGEING IN THE COMMUNITY / Helen Bartlett -- chapter 8 The physically ageing body and the use of space KICHU NAIR / Kichu Nair -- chapter 9 ENVIRONMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO AGEING / Robyn Findlay -- chapter 10 Ageing in rural communities: vulnerable people in vulnerable places / Alun E. Joseph -- chapter 11 AGEING AND THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT / David R. Phillips, Oi-Ling Siu, Anthony G.-O. Yeh and Kevin H. C. Cheng -- chapter 12 IMAGINED LANDSCAPES OF AGE AND IDENTITY / Andrew Blaikie -- chapter 13 CATALOGUING OLD AGE / Bill Bytheway -- chapter 14 MAKING SPACE FOR IDENTITY / Sheila M. Peace. |
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London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2005 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Ageing and place : perspectives, policy, practice / / edited by Gavin J. Andrews and David R. Phillips |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; New York, : Routledge, 2005 |
Descrizione fisica | xv, 252 p. : ill., maps |
Disciplina | 305.26 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
AndrewsGavin J. <1970->
PhillipsDavid R |
Collana | Routledge studies in human geography |
Soggetto topico |
Gerontology
Human geography Older people - Social conditions Older people - Services for Age distribution (Demography) |
ISBN |
1-134-36137-8
1-134-36138-6 0-203-69451-1 1-280-09620-9 0-415-32044-5 |
Classificazione | 74.93 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | chapter INTRODUCTION / Gavin J. Andrews -- chapter 1 Geographical studies in ageing: progress and connections to social gerontology / Gavin J. Andrews -- chapter 2 PLACING AGEING -- Positionings in the study of older people / Robin A. Kearns -- chapter 3 Multi-disciplinary con?gurations in gerontology / Pia C. Kontos -- chapter 4 INTERNATIONAL DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITIONS / Kevin McCracken -- chapter 5 RESIDENTIAL HOMES -- From distributions in space to the elements of place / Gavin J. Andrews -- chapter 6 HOME AS A NEW SITE OF CARE PROVISION AND CONSUMPTION / Janine Wiles -- chapter 7 HEALTHY AGEING IN THE COMMUNITY / Helen Bartlett -- chapter 8 The physically ageing body and the use of space KICHU NAIR / Kichu Nair -- chapter 9 ENVIRONMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO AGEING / Robyn Findlay -- chapter 10 Ageing in rural communities: vulnerable people in vulnerable places / Alun E. Joseph -- chapter 11 AGEING AND THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT / David R. Phillips, Oi-Ling Siu, Anthony G.-O. Yeh and Kevin H. C. Cheng -- chapter 12 IMAGINED LANDSCAPES OF AGE AND IDENTITY / Andrew Blaikie -- chapter 13 CATALOGUING OLD AGE / Bill Bytheway -- chapter 14 MAKING SPACE FOR IDENTITY / Sheila M. Peace. |
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London ; ; New York, : Routledge, 2005 | ||
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Ageing in Australia : Challenges and Opportunities / / edited by Kate O’Loughlin, Colette Browning, Hal Kendig |
Edizione | [1st ed. 2017.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, NY : , : Springer New York : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XII, 290 p. 37 illus., 6 illus. in color.) |
Disciplina | 305.26 |
Collana | International Perspectives on Aging |
Soggetto topico |
Aging
Social policy Public health Quality of life Health psychology |
ISBN | 1-4939-6466-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | 1: Introduction: Challenges and Opportunities -- 2: Population Aging/Demographic change -- 3: Health and Aging -- 4: Cultural diversity and aging -- 5: Indigenous Australians and Aging -- 6: Employment and older people -- 7: Attitudes to Aging -- 8: Health policy and aging -- 9: Aging and Health Services -- 10: Retirement Income -- 11: Environments of Aging -- 12: Transport Options for Older People -- 13: Politics and Advocacy for Older Australians -- 14: Aged Care: Service Delivery and Practice -- 15: Directions and Choices for the Future. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910151582303321 |
New York, NY : , : Springer New York : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Ageing in society : an introduction to social gerontology |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London : Sage, 1993 |
Descrizione fisica | xiv, 401 p. ; 24 cm. |
Disciplina | 305.26 |
ISBN | 08-03-98946-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNICAMPANIA-SUN0020233 |
London : Sage, 1993 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Vanvitelli | ||
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Ageing in society : an introduction to social gerontology |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Sage, 1993 |
Descrizione fisica | xiv, 401 p. ; 24 cm. |
Disciplina | 305.26 |
ISBN | 08-03-98946-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNICAMPANIA-VAN0020233 |
London, : Sage, 1993 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Vanvitelli | ||
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Ageing in society : an introduction to social gerontology |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Sage, 1993 |
Descrizione fisica | xiv, 401 p. ; 24 cm. |
Disciplina | 305.26 |
ISBN | 08-03-98946-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNICAMPANIA-VAN00020233 |
London, : Sage, 1993 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Vanvitelli | ||
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Ageing in society : an introduction to social gerontology / edited by John Bond and Peter Coleman |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | London [etc.] : Sage, 1990 |
Descrizione fisica | VIII, 332 p. ; 25 cm |
Disciplina | 305.26 |
Soggetto non controllato | Anziani |
ISBN | 0-8039-8283-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-990008581530403321 |
London [etc.] : Sage, 1990 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Ageing issues in India : practices, perspectives and policies / / Mala Kapur Shankardass, editor |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Gateway East, Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (397 pages) |
Disciplina | 305.26 |
Collana | International perspectives on aging |
Soggetto topico |
Aging - Social aspects
Older people - Government policy |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 981-16-5827-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- About the Editor -- 1 Ageing Issues in India-Practices, Perspectives and Policies: Introductory Comments -- References -- 2 Challenges and Opportunities of Elderly Working After Retirement: Indian Scenario -- Introduction -- Defining Elderly -- Demography of Elderly Population -- Elderly and Retirement -- Opportunities of Work after Retirement -- Challenges Confronted by Elderly Working after Retirement -- Research Questions -- Methodology -- Population of the Study -- Sampling Unit -- Sampling Plan -- Findings and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Women, Work and Ageing -- Introduction -- Situation of Women in India and Its Impact on Work and Ageing -- Need for Social Protection Measures for the Elderly, Especially Women -- Ageing Policy and Law and Need for Public Care Services -- Conclusion and Way Forward -- References -- 4 Gender Differentials in Bio-cultural Aspects of Ageing in a Tribal Context: A Study Among the Tiwas of Morigaon District, Assam -- Introduction -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Dementia Rehabilitation: The Challenges -- Introduction -- Challenges for Dementia Rehabilitation -- Lack of Services to Manage the Family and Caregiver Burden in Dementia -- Conclusions -- References -- 6 Demographics of Ageing in India: Socio-Economic Inequalities and Challenges on the Health Front -- Introduction -- Sub-National Pattern -- Demographics of Ageing -- Disability and Health -- Disability -- Health of the Older Population -- Living Arrangements and Economic Independence -- Conclusion and Implications -- Appendix -- References -- 7 Living with Age in Slums: A Systematic Review -- Introduction -- Methods -- Eligibility Criteria -- Information Source -- Search Strategy -- Selection Process -- Data Extraction -- Data Synthesis -- Results -- Rationale/Objectives -- Study Design.
Study Population -- Health Measures -- Data Analysis -- Description of the Study Findings -- Discussion -- Strength and Limitations -- Conclusion -- References -- 8 Marginalized and Alienated Elderly of Kashmir: Contesting Their 'space' in the Family and Society -- Introduction -- Share of Elderly in Total Population -- Issues of Elderly in Kashmir -- Method and Approach -- Results and Discussion -- Elderly in Family Setting -- Health (Care) of/for Elderly -- Conclusion -- References -- 9 Geriatric Practice: Its Status in India -- Introduction -- Response of Government -- National Policy on Older Persons -- The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 -- National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE) -- Geriatrics in India -- Development of Geriatric Medicine -- Development of Geriatric Psychiatry -- Professional Bodies -- Indian Gerontological Association -- Association of Gerontology, India -- Geriatric Society of India -- Indian Academy of Geriatrics -- Indian Association for Geriatric Mental Health -- Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) -- Data Resources for Population Ageing -- Study on Global AGEing and Adult Health (SAGE) -- Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) -- Geriatric Research in India -- Geriatrics Education and Training -- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) -- HelpAge India -- Other NGOs -- Conclusion -- References -- 10 Three Models of Institutional Care in India and the Interpretation of the Needs of Older Persons -- Introduction -- Types of Charity-Based Institutions and Models of Care -- The Gurukul Model of Care -- Attempt-To-Be-An-Ideal-Old-Age-Home Model -- The Custodial Model of Care -- A Comparison Between the Gurukul Model and the Custodial Model of Care -- Being Treated Like 'Junk' -- A Symbiotic System of Care -- Architecture and Surveillance. The Government Home Resembles a 'Total Institution' -- Old Age Homes: Empowers, Stigmatizes or a Crisis of Narrative? -- The Interpretation of the Needs of Older Persons by Caregivers -- Conclusion -- References -- 11 Geriatric Sexual Health: The Challenges in the Indian Context -- Introduction -- Challenge 1-Normal Sexuality and Ageing -- Challenge 2-Ageism and Bias towards Sexuality in the Elderly -- Challenge 3-Changes in Sexual Physiology with Ageing -- Challenge 4-Medical Illness and Sexuality in Elderly -- Challenge 5-Psychosocial Barriers to the Expression of Sexuality in the Elderly -- Challenge 6-Sexual Dysfunction in Elderly is never Evaluated -- Challenge 7-Lack of Treatment Guidelines for Sexual Disorders in the Elderly -- Challenge 8-Sexual Issues in Ageing HIV Populations -- Challenge 9-Sexual Expression Old Age Homes -- Challenge 11-The Absence of Geriatric Sexual Health Clinics -- Challenge 12-The Ageing LGBTQ+ Population -- Challenge 13-Sexual Issues in Dementia -- Challenge 14-Training in Geriatric Sexuality -- Challenge 15-Lack of Geriatric Sexuality Research -- Challenge 16-Taboos and Stigma in Common Man about Geriatric Sexuality -- Conclusions -- References -- 12 Senior Citizens: Issues and Perspectives -- Policy and Programme Framework -- Revision of National Policy on Older Persons -- The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 -- Integrated Programme for Older Persons (IPOP) Renamed as Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens -- National Council of Older Persons/Senior Citizens -- National Awards for Senior Citizens -- Senior Citizens Welfare Fund -- Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) -- Global Initiatives and India's Response -- Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) -- Senior Citizens and Development -- Advancing Health and Well-Being into Old Age. Ensuring Enabling and Supportive Environment -- MIPAA and Sustainable Development Goals -- Perspectives -- National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSrC) -- Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) -- References -- 13 Health Concerns of Women in Later Years: A Review of Research, Policy and Programmes in India -- Introduction -- Menopause and Health Concerns of Older Women -- Research on Health Concerns of Older Women -- Status of Research on Older Women in Urban Areas -- Status of Research on Older Women in Rural Areas -- Gender Disparities on Health Expenditure -- Health Policies and Programmes for Elderly Women -- Concerns of Older Women in India -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 Legal Measures to Safeguard and Protect the Rights of Elderly -- Introduction -- Current Demographic and Social Situation -- Loss of Spouse -- Compulsion to Work -- Poor Health Status -- Disability and Old Age -- International Framework for the Rights of Senior Citizens -- Rights of Senior Citizens Under the International Bill of Rights -- The Rights of Senior Citizens Under the Core UN Human Rights Treaties -- Soft Law Protection to the Rights of Older Persons -- National Legal Framework for the Rights of Senior Citizens -- Right of Maintenance Under Personal Laws -- The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 -- The Maintenance of Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2017 -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- 15 Elderly Rights and Problems in India: Analysis Through SMART PRACTICE Perspective -- Introduction -- India's Elderly: Levels and Trends -- Legal Rights and Protections of Elderly -- Constitutional Protection for Elderly -- Hindu Laws -- Muslim Law -- Christian and Parsi Law -- The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Bill, 2007 -- Leading Problems/issues of the Elderly -- Social -- Socio-psychological and Emotional -- Economic. Health -- Crime and Abuse Against Elderly -- International Efforts -- Welfare Services for Elderly Persons and Indian Efforts -- How SMART PRACTICE Model Will Work? -- Other Principles of Working with Elderly -- Support Provided by the Social Scientists Especially by Social Workers to the Elderly -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- 16 Skilling Medical Professionals for Management of Geriatric Patients-A Novel Approach -- How is the Older Population Different? -- Load of Problem -- Availability of Trained Manpower -- Competency of Doctors -- Recommendations for Capacity Building -- Whom Do We Train? -- Models for Training -- The IGNOU Model -- The IGNOU Experiment-A Success Story -- The Way Forward -- References -- 17 Geriatric Mental Health Issues from India -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Risk Factors for Mental Illness in Elderly -- Clinical Presentations of Mental Health Problems Faced by Elderly -- Clinical Diagnosis of Mental Disorders in Elderly -- Management -- Sleep Hygiene -- Activities of Daily Living Carried Out in Routine Manner -- Secondary intervention -- Conclusion -- References -- 18 Elder Abuse in Urban India -- Evidence from Study -- Introduction -- Objectives and Data Sources -- References -- 19 Challenges and Opportunities in Social Care of Elderly in Urban India -- Introduction -- Review of Literature -- Materials and Methods -- Objectives of the Study -- Universe and Sample -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusion and Future Direction -- References -- 20 Life at Sunset Years: Health and Healthcare Need Among Indian Elderly -- Introduction -- Population Ageing: The Global Scenario -- Ageing Issues in the Indian Context -- Most Prevalent Health Issues Confronted by Elderlies in India -- Challenges in Addressing Health Care Need Among Elderly in India -- Living Arrangements and Intergenerational Relations. Issues of Availability, Accessibility and Affordability of Health Care Services. |
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Gateway East, Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Ageing matters [[electronic resource] ] : European policy lessons from the East / / edited by John Doling, Catherine Jones Finer, Tony Maltby |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Aldershot, Hants, England ; ; Burlington, VT, : Ashgate, c2005 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (217 p.) |
Disciplina | 305.26 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
DolingJ. F
Jones FinerCatherine MaltbyTony |
Collana | Social policy in modern Asia |
Soggetto topico |
Aging
Older people Aging - Asia Older people - Government policy - Asia |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-351-16322-1
1-281-89355-2 9786611893552 0-7546-8073-8 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; List of Contributors; Acknowledgements; PART I: THE CONTEXT; 1 Editorial Introduction; 2 Prospects for Pragmatism: Trading Lessons in Social Policy Between East and West; 3 Ageing and Social Policy in the European Union: A Contextual Overview; PART II: THE CASE STUDIES; 4 Malaysia: Supporting Families; 5 Population Ageing in Singapore: The Challenge of Using the Central Provident Fund for Retirement Needs; 6 Ageing Issues and Policy in Hong Kong: Lessons for Other Countries
7 Universal Values Versus Political Ideology: The Virtual Reform Experience of Taiwan's National Pension Plan8 National Policies on Ageing in South Korea; 9 Inter-generational Equity and Social Solidarity: Japan's Search for an Integrated Policy on Ageing; PART III: THE LESSONS; 10 Ageing in East and Southeast Asia; 11 Lessons to Be Learnt; Statistical Appendix: Ageing Matters in Figures; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910458373203321 |
Aldershot, Hants, England ; ; Burlington, VT, : Ashgate, c2005 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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