Edited by
Nick Pollard, DipCOT, MA, MSc, Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Social Care, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
Dikaios Sakellariou, BSc(OT), MSc(OT), Lecturer, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Healthcare Studies, Cardiff University, Wales, UK
Frank Kronenberg, BSc(OT), BA(Ed), International Guest Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, Cape Town, South Africa
Description
This challenging and innovative book explores the political aspects of occupational therapy. It looks at how practitioners may develop
political awareness in order to aid community development.
A Political Practice of Occupational Therapy is about maximizing
the potential impact of occupational therapists' engagements and ensuring the profession is working towards the contruction of a civic
society. It is supported by twelve chapters of practice examples from the UK, US, Georgia and Australia, as well as a history of the
profession as an agency for social change.
It asks:
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How is it possible to introduce the
political into a profession that is linked to health and social care?
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What form could political practice take,
and how could the political components of practice be analyzed and evaluated?
It includes significant theoretical
chapters on gender, class and sexuality, challenges to holism, occupational literacy, and a discussion of political competence. This
book will be of particular use for students exploring community and emerging role settings, client centred practice, occupational and
social justice and the theoretical base of the profession.
From an editorial team that is widely recognized for their challenges
to traditional thought and practice in occupational therapy, this book will be of value not just to occupational therapists but also
those employed in health profession management and development, and community based rehabilitation.
