Occupational Science Society, Inclusion, Participation

Name: Occupational Science Society, Inclusion, Participation
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ISBN: 9781444333169

ISBN-10: 144433316X

ISBN-13: 9781444333169

Edition: 2012

Authors: Gail E. Whiteford, Clare Hocking

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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…

Book details

Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 2/3/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.80" wide x 9.60" long x 0.48" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English



Dedication


About the Editors


Contributors


Preface



Introduction



Introduction to critical perspectives in occupational science




What would Paulo Freire think of occupational science?




Understanding occupation



Transactionalism: Occupational science and the pragmatic attitude




Understanding the discursive development of occupation: Historico-political perspectives




Occupations through the looking glass: Reflecting on occupational scientists' ontological assumptions




Ways of knowing occupation



Knowledge paradigms in occupational science: Pluralistic perspectives




Occupation and ideology




Governing through occupation: Shaping expectations and possibilities




When occupation goes 'wrong': A critical reflection on risk discourses and their relevance in shaping occupation




Ways of doing in occupational science



The case for multiple research methodologies




Occupational choice: The significance of socio-economic and political factors




The International Society for Occupational Science: A critique of its role in facilitating the development of occupational science through international networks and intercultural dialogue




Visioning a way forward



Occupation, inclusion and participation



Index