Dementia Studies : a Social Science Perspective.

Dementia Studies : a Social Science Perspective.

What is dementia? How should we organize dementia care? This comprehensive book critically examines the main approaches to understanding dementia (bio-medical, social-psychological and socio-gerontological) and the main principles and ideologies of care. The book: - Provides clarity on the gap betwe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Innes, Anthea
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Sage Publications, 2009.
Subjects:
Dementia.
Dementia > Patients > Care.
Dementia > Treatment.
Dementia
Dementia > Patients > Care
Dementia > Treatment
Online Access:Click for online access
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; contents; 1
  • what is dementia? unpicking what is 'known'; 2
  • the context of dementia studies: political, economic and social issues; 3
  • caring for people with dementia:utopian ideals?; 4
  • dementia studies within cultural contexts; 5
  • researching dementia and dementia care: implications ofthe generation of research knowledge for policy, practice and approaches to research; 6
  • a model of dementia studies: knowledge generation and development; references; index.

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