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This is an important and innovative text examining social science perspectives relating tdementia Innes provides a comprehensive guide tthe research literature, drawing on critical perspectives within Sociology and Social Gerontology The book makes a significant contribution tre-thinking practice and policies for people with dementia - Chris Phillipson, Keele University What is dementia? How should we organize dementia care? This comprehensive book critically examines the main approaches tunderstanding dementia—bio-medical, social-psychological, and socio-gerontological—and the main principles and ideologies of careKey FeaturesProvides clarity on the gap between the utopian aspirations of care and the reality of care Opens up a series of questions about knowledge and treatment of dementiaArgues for a transition from positions that place emphasis upon the individual or particular care services tthe social, cultural, and economic contextLively, informative and challenging, the book will be of interest tstudents of nursing, sociology of health & illness, social work and social gerontology
