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Occupational Science: Society, Inclusion, Participation
Gail E. Whiteford
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Description for Occupational Science: Society, Inclusion, Participation
Paperback. 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. Editor(s): Whiteford, Gail E.; Hocking, Claire. Num Pages: 242 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 176 x 12. Weight in Grams: 430.
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.
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.
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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
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
430g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781444333169
SKU
V9781444333169
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99-2
About Gail E. Whiteford
Gail E. Whiteford, PhD is Pro-Vice Chancellor Inclusion, McQuarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Clare Hocking, PhD is Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Therapy, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.
Reviews for Occupational Science: Society, Inclusion, Participation
“It was useful that the book chose to include and highlight the International Society for Occupational Science…. It seems to have a key part to play in the development of occupational science.” (British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1 February 2013)