James Whitworth – författare

A user-friendly approach to practicing social work with military members, veterans, their families, and their communities—complete with case examples from practitioners who have worked extensively with military populations.  Social workers with prior knowledge of the military and those who are new to the culture and lifestyle will find Social Work with Military Populations an invaluable resource for working with military members, veterans, their families, and their communities. Designed specifically with these populations in mind, the book helps readers learn and apply existing research-based and emerging material about assessment and intervention as they engage with realistic military social work case and community scenarios in every chapter. Significant attention is focused on helping readers understand military culture, the important/unique roles that social workers play within the military, and the ethical challenges often faced by practitioners in this field. Chapters highlight specific areas of military social work knowledge ranging from assessing suicide, substance abuse, and trauma responses to community practice and helping members and families deal with military deployments, injuries, family maltreatment, and much more.

"Jim and Helen Whitworth have done an outstanding job not only of collecting a comprehensive compendium on all aspects of LBD, but they also have provided a personal touch with a moving compilation of anecdotes, stories, and quotes. I commend them for their efforts and will most certainly recommend this book as required reading for all my LBD patients and their families." -James E. Galvin, MD, MPH, Director, Comprehensive Center for Brain Health, Chief of Cognitive Aging for Palm Beach and Broward Counties, University of Miami Miller School of MedicineA Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is the first book to present a thorough picture of what Lewy body dementia really is. Combining current strategies for managing symptoms and behaviors with personal examples that connect to readers' own experiences, this is the ideal book for caregivers, family members, and friends of individuals seeking to understand the disease and provide support to their loved ones. Written in easy-to-read language, the chapters incorporate handy facts and tips throughout, definitions of key terms, and practical wisdom to help caregivers navigate the day-to-day. Links to online resources, support groups, and associations are collected at the end of the book for further reference.As a complete guide to Lewy body dementia, this revised and updated second edition includes coverage of recent research developments and topic areas of growing interest, including:Updated information on the latest drug and treatment optionsBrand new chapter on the psychology of dementia, explaining the ways dementia changes the brain and how caregivers can continue to relate to their loved onesDiscussions of the various causes for dementia-related behaviors and responsive dementia care techniques for caregivers to followExpanded section on alternative therapies in a new chapter dedicated to managing stress

This book offers a pioneering examination of the evolution and impact of political and topical cartoons, focusing specifically on the overlooked genre of the "pocket cartoon."From its roots in Georgian prints to its prominent role in twentieth-century newspapers and magazines, the cartoon has served as a powerful tool of visual satire and commentary, disrupting traditional media paradigms and engaging audiences in new ways of consuming news. Adopting a historical and contemporary lens, this book explores the disruptions caused by cartoons to journalistic practices, audience engagement, and media consumption models. Through detailed case studies and analysis, Whitworth investigates these disruptions whilst returning to fundamental questions such as whether cartoonists should be considered journalists or news workers and whether the increasing popular engagement with cartooning, including via digital media, has led to changing definitions of journalism.Drawing on interdisciplinary research from across Journalism, History, Politics, and Literature, this work provides a comprehensive understanding of cartoons’ enduring influence on journalistic discourse and practice and is recommended for advanced students and researchers.