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The Reader will provide a critical overview of Kitwoods work in relation to dementia. One of the key strengths in Kitwoods approach to dementia was his eclectic background spanning theology, psychology (psychoanalysis and humanistic psychology), moral philosophy, sociology and biochemistry and this will be reflected in the commentaries and readings. Four major themes have been identified, bringing together relevant materials from previously difficult to access sources and excerpts from books.
The introduction will provide an overview of Kitwoods work, the development of key concepts and will provide an evaluation of their role in shaping dementia care today.
Each section will have a commentary on the theme and an analysis of its development and relevance today.
The book will conclude with a comprehensive, annotated bibliography of Kitwoods work. This structure will allow readers to access Kitwoods work by theme and by readership level. Because of the relative inaccessibility of some of Kitwoods work, we think it important to have one resource that brings together such material in a relevant and contemporary way.
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements
About the Editors
Introduction
Section 1: Critique of the standard paradigm
Section 2: Ill-being, well-being and psychological need
Section 3: Personhood
Section 4: Organisational culture and its transformation
Bibliography
References