Department of Sociology, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
Mohammad Taghi Sheykhi is a professor of University of Tehran for the Department of Soil Science. Dr published nearly 89 articles till date. Mohammed Taghi Sheykhi articles are very informative.
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Aging as an Experience of the West to the East: A Sociological Appraisal
Author(s): Mohammad Taghi Sheykhi*
Industrial revolution contributed to many changes in Europe including change in demographic patterns. Such a
change in population patterns gradually lowered childbirth, and increased aging population. Access to medications,
hospital services, and invention of medicines for family planning, all helped in lowering childbirth. Such a change
was accompanied by increasing employment of women in business and industries. So, in this way, many women
could access economic independence followed by better health and longer life expectancy in Europe. Such a great
change which had its origins in industries, transferred to some parts of Asia as Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan
etc., brought about a different population in these countries. Currently, they are good symbols of development in the
region. Change in population patterns in Asia has contributed to a great change in th.. View more»