Reply to commentaries: facts, values, ideologies and ageing

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It is imperative to explore the possibility of an open policy of aged-based rationing in the matter of resource allocation to the elderly. There are three valid questions to consider on the subject. Firstly, will the provision of good health care for the elderly result in a current significant economic crisis in developed countries or lead to one in the future? Second, what solutions might address such a crisis? Third, what type of ideological and social foundation will morally justify age-based rationing?

Aging, Economic aspects, Ethical aspects, Resource allocation

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Reply to Catania, Canchola and Pollack

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Peter Miller defended that his purpose for comparing the findings of the National Health and Social Life Survey (NHSLS) and that of the National AIDS and Behavioral Survey was not to uphold one and reject the other. His intention was to put the NHSLS into an explanatory context.

Analysis, Behavior, Surveys, AIDS patients, AIDS (Disease), Sexual behavior surveys

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Comment and reply

Article Abstract:

Sociological research methods are discussed in relation to a review of the book 'Schools of Asceticism: Ideology and Organization in Medieval Religious Communities.' Topics include the Weberian tradition, 'universalizing' research strategies, and historical sociology.

Research, Criticism and interpretation, Historical sociology, Sociological research, Schools of Asceticism: Ideology and Organization in Medieval Religious Communities (Book)

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