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PublisherSlack, Incorporated

ISBN-101556423586

ISBN-139781556423581

eBay Product ID (ePID)201523

Product Key Features

Number of Pages272 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameOccupational Perspective of Health

Publication Year1998

SubjectAllied Health Services / Occupational Therapy, Public Health

TypeTextbook

AuthorAnn Wilcock

Subject AreaMedical

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight27.3 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN98-005746

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingAn

Reviews"Ann Wilcock traces the development of occupation as a science and as a profession. She explicates the concepts and constructs of occupation using literature from the basic and the social sciences. It is the most complete book ever on this topic, our profession has needed this book for a long time. It is core to our body of knowledge." - Carolyn M. Baum, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA,Washington University School of Medicine, "... Every chapter in this book adds to our knowledge as occupational therapists. Ann Wilcock's book will be very important to occupational therapy as a profession as it will form the basis of all introductory courses in occupational therapy. It provides an excellent understanding of the historical and philosophical foundations of occupational therapy." - Mary Law, PhD, OT(C),McMaster University, "Ann Wilcock traces the development of occupation as a science and as a profession. She explicates the concepts and constructs of occupation using literature from the basic and the social sciences. It is the most complete book ever on this topic, our profession has needed this book for a long time. It is core to our body of knowledge." - Carolyn M. Baum, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Washington University School of Medicine, "This book will be a valuable resource for students, academics, and clinicians who wish to explore the essential contribution of occupation to human life." - Nicola Hunter, BSc,MCSP, Physiotherapy, "... Every chapter in this book adds to our knowledge as occupational therapists. Ann Wilcock's book will be very important to occupational therapy as a profession as it will form the basis of all introductory courses in occupational therapy. It provides an excellent understanding of the historical and philosophical foundations of occupational therapy." - Mary Law, PhD, OT(C), McMaster University, "Ann Wilcock traces the development of occupation as a science and as a profession. She explicates the concepts and constructs of occupation using literature from the basic and the social sciences. It is the most complete book ever on this topic, our profession has needed this book for a long time. It is core to our body of knowledge." -- Carolyn M. Baum, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Washington University School of Medicine, "... Every chapter in this book adds to our knowledge as occupational therapists. Ann Wilcock's book will be very important to occupational therapy as a profession as it will form the basis of all introductory courses in occupational therapy. It provides an excellent understanding of the historical and philosophical foundations of occupational therapy." - Mary Law, PhD, OT(C), McMaster University, "This book will be a valuable resource for students, academics, and clinicians who wish to explore the essential contribution of occupation to human life." - Nicola Hunter, BSc,MCSP,Physiotherapy, "This book will be a valuable resource for students, academics, and clinicians who wish to explore the essential contribution of occupation to human life." - Nicola Hunter, BSc,MCSP, Physiotherapy, "... Every chapter in this book adds to our knowledge as occupational therapists. Ann Wilcock's book will be very important to occupational therapy as a profession as it will form the basis of all introductory courses in occupational therapy. It provides an excellent understanding of the historical and philosophical foundations of occupational therapy." -- Mary Law, PhD, OT(C), McMaster University, "This book will be a valuable resource for students, academics, and clinicians who wish to explore the essential contribution of occupation to human life." -- Nicola Hunter, BSc,MCSP, Physiotherapy, "Ann Wilcock traces the development of occupation as a science and as a profession. She explicates the concepts and constructs of occupation using literature from the basic and the social sciences. It is the most complete book ever on this topic, our profession has needed this book for a long time. It is core to our body of knowledge." - Carolyn M. Baum, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Washington University School of Medicine

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal615.8/515

Table Of ContentContents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: An Occupational Theory of Human Nature Chapter 3: Biological Characteristics and Capacities: The Foundation for Occupational Behavior Chapter 4: Occupational Evolution Chapter 5: Health: An Occupational Perspective Chapter 6: Ill-Health: Occupational Risk Factors Chapter 7: The Genesis of Occupational Therapy Chapter 8: Occupational Therapy's Relationship with Occupation and Health Chapter 9: Occupational Therapy and Public Health Glossary Index

SynopsisThis landmark text, the only one of its kind, examines the relationship between occupation, health, and ill-health. An Occupational Perspective of Health evolved from extensive research of human history and covers topics such as biological basis of occupation, the evolution of occupation, an analysis of the genesis, and a global view of the potential of occupational therapists to work toward health for all. The central theme is the engagement in occupation as the basic biological mechanism for healthy survival. The author presents a new age view that places occupational therapy as the profession with the most potential to improve the health of communities through enabling an occupational perspective of health. Special Features Explores and defines the importance of occupation in life, biologically and socially. Proposes ongoing development of intervention which is individually and community driven. Critically analyzes occupational therapy development from a holistic health perspective. Proposes a broad role for occupational therapists from the perspective of individual wellness and prevention of illness. Proposes an occupational perspective of health in contrast to medical or social perspective. Proposes a major role for occupational therapists in public health.

LC Classification NumberRM735.4.W55 1998