"This interesting and well written book is an excellent addition to the growing body of work published by Policy Press in their ‘Ageing and the Lifecourse’ series." Mo Ray in British Journal of Social Work "This book offers a fresh perspective on dementia, one that is not afraid to address the challenges, but which asserts not only the continuing personhood ... Read moreand humanity, but also the agency and citizenship of those who live with dementia." Marian Barnes, Professor of Social Policy, University of Brighton "This book is a must read for everyone working in dementia care. Bringing together concepts of citizenship, status, difference, embodiment and personhood, the authors provide a much needed alternative and hopeful lens for examining and understanding dementia. Most importantly, it provides a solid foundation for doing practice and research consistent with a critical, social citizenship approach." Sherry L. Dupuis, Ph.D., Director, Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program, University of Waterloo Show Less