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Dementia And Dementia Care: The Contributions Of A Psychosocial Perspective, Phyllis Braudy Harris Dec 2012

Dementia And Dementia Care: The Contributions Of A Psychosocial Perspective, Phyllis Braudy Harris

Phyllis Braudy Harris

The social sciences have and continue to play a unique role in the study of dementia and dementia care. For central to the social sciences, particularly the discipline of sociology is a history of critical inquiry that challenges long held societal assumptions, a concern for issues of social justice, social exclusion and the treatment of marginalized populations. All significant areas to consider when caring for a person with dementia. This chapter will trace the development of the study of dementia and dementia care starting with its biomedical roots, examine the contributions of the social sciences in furthering the conceptual development …


Review Of Sex Cells: The Medical Market For Eggs And Sperm, By Rene Almeling., Medora Barnes Jul 2012

Review Of Sex Cells: The Medical Market For Eggs And Sperm, By Rene Almeling., Medora Barnes

Medora W. Barnes

Rene Almeling’s new book provides an in-depth examination of the inner workings of the market for gamete donors and the experiences of those who donate . . .