TY - BOOK
T1 - Occupational science
T2 - Society, inclusion, participation
A2 - Whiteford, G.E.
A2 - Hocking, Clare
N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - Occupational Science: Society, Inclusion, Participation is the must have resource for occupational therapists, occupational scientists, students and researchers. The book begins with a comprehensive review of the current literature and the knowledge generated to date. Reasons for the field's limited impact are proposed, including its focus on individuals rather than groups and communities, its psychological view of occupation, and its narrow focus on socially approved occupations. Global realities such as poverty, anti-social behaviour and ageing populations are discussed and implications for action are considered. The second section of the books comprises a series of chapters that address the philosophical, theoretical and scientific bases that underpin and inform everyday decision making in occupational therapy practice. This is followed by a section on methodological and structural considerations. The concluding chapter offers a critical reflection on methods, strategies, values and relationships for the future, to achieve a relevant science that makes a difference to current occupational realities. Written by an internationally renowned team of contributors, this book offers a truly comprehensive critique of the field. •Features. •Internationally renowned Editors and contributors. •First comprehensive text on occupational science. •Fully up to date with the latest thinking and research. •Links theory to practice © 2012 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
AB - Occupational Science: Society, Inclusion, Participation is the must have resource for occupational therapists, occupational scientists, students and researchers. The book begins with a comprehensive review of the current literature and the knowledge generated to date. Reasons for the field's limited impact are proposed, including its focus on individuals rather than groups and communities, its psychological view of occupation, and its narrow focus on socially approved occupations. Global realities such as poverty, anti-social behaviour and ageing populations are discussed and implications for action are considered. The second section of the books comprises a series of chapters that address the philosophical, theoretical and scientific bases that underpin and inform everyday decision making in occupational therapy practice. This is followed by a section on methodological and structural considerations. The concluding chapter offers a critical reflection on methods, strategies, values and relationships for the future, to achieve a relevant science that makes a difference to current occupational realities. Written by an internationally renowned team of contributors, this book offers a truly comprehensive critique of the field. •Features. •Internationally renowned Editors and contributors. •First comprehensive text on occupational science. •Fully up to date with the latest thinking and research. •Links theory to practice © 2012 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
KW - Occupational therapy
KW - Occupations
KW - Social justice
U2 - 10.1002/9781118281581
DO - 10.1002/9781118281581
M3 - Edited book
SN - 9781444333169
BT - Occupational science
PB - Wiley Blackwell (Blackwell Publishing - Munksgaard)
ER -