{"product_id":"occupational-science-isbn-9781444333169","title":"Occupational Science","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e • Internationally renowned Editors and contributors\u003cbr\u003e • First comprehensive text on occupational science\u003cbr\u003e • Fully up to date with the latest thinking and research\u003cbr\u003e • Links theory to practice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedication vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Editors ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction to critical perspectives in occupational science 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eClare Hocking and Gail E. Whiteford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 What would Paulo Freire think of occupational science? 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLilian Magalhães\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Understanding occupation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Transactionalism: Occupational science and the pragmatic attitude 23\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMalcolm P. Cutchin and Virginia A. Dickie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Understanding the discursive development of occupation: Historico-political perspectives 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Kantartzis and Matthew Molineux\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Occupations through the looking glass: Reflecting on occupational scientists’ ontological assumptions 54\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eClare Hocking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Ways of knowing occupation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Knowledge paradigms in occupational science: Pluralistic perspectives 69\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eElizabeth Anne Kinsella\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Occupation and ideology 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBen Sellar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Governing through occupation: Shaping expectations and possibilities 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDebbie Laliberte Rudman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 When occupation goes ‘wrong’: A critical reflection on risk discourses and their relevance in shaping occupation 117\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSilke Dennhardt and Debbie Laliberte Rudman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Ways of doing in occupational science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 The case for multiple research methodologies 137\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eValerie A. Wright-St Clair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Occupational choice: The significance of socio-economic and political factors 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoshan Galvaan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 The International Society for Occupational Science: A critique of its role in facilitating the development of occupational science through international networks and intercultural dialogue 163\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlison Wicks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Visioning a way forward\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Occupation, inclusion and participation 187\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGail E. Whiteford and Robert B. Pereira\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 209\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“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.”  (\u003ci\u003eBritish Journal of Occupational Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 February 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGail E. Whiteford\u003c\/strong\u003e, PhD is Pro-Vice Chancellor Inclusion, McQuarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClare Hocking\u003c\/strong\u003e, PhD is Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Therapy, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.   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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by an internationally renowned team of contributors, this book offers a truly comprehensive critique of the field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e • Internationally renowned Editors and contributors\u003cbr\u003e • First comprehensive text on occupational science\u003cbr\u003e • Fully up to date with the latest thinking and research\u003cbr\u003e • Links theory to practice\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989707702501,"sku":"NP9781444333169","price":67.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781444333169.jpg?v=1761785190","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/occupational-science-isbn-9781444333169","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}