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Chapter 3: Between Treasuring and Mistreatment: Elder Abuse in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

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The East Mediterranean (EM) region is usually presented as collective, familistic and socially connected societies governed by norms and principles that emphasise support, protection of the vulnerable, and solidarity within families and communities.

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    Shereen Hussein

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Hussein, S. (2023). Chapter 3: Between Treasuring and Mistreatment: Elder Abuse in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. In: Teaster, P.B., Anetzberger, G.J., Podnieks, E. (eds) The Worldwide Face of Elder Abuse. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34888-4_5

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