{"product_id":"disaster-and-development-an-occupational-perspective","title":"Disaster and Development: an Occupational Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disaster and Development: an Occupational Perspective (Paperback, 296 pages) – Churchill Livingstone, 2015. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDisasters are confronting communities across the globe on a scale and intensity not previously witnessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing devastating earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand, Haiti, China, Indonesia and Pakistan, hurricanes in the Philippines and USA, floods in Bangladesh, the Balkans and Canada, famine and droughts in Africa and Australia, and ferocious wildfires in Europe, USA and Australia, to epidemics, conflicts and terrorism unleashing indiscriminate suffering across all continents...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNO ONE IS IMMUNE...BUT SOME ARE MORE VULNERABLE THAN OTHERS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllied health workers, including occupational therapists, are seeking ways to engage in a meaningful way...as professionals...individuals...and global citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisaster and Development is a ground breaking book that crosses cultures and contexts to provide a foundation for critical reflection on the role of occupation in disaster and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon the experiences of survivors, and of practitioners, personnel from local and international organizations, researchers and academics, an occupational perspective is illuminated with implications for policy, practice and education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eENDORSEMENTS:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWFOT - World Federation of Occupational Therapists\"Timely, accessible, and reflecting the real life experiences of people who survive disaster and those that endeavour to help. At last, a unique resource that occupational therapists and others can count on in bringing about survivor-led recovery and resilience.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrank Kronenberg (co-editor, 'Occupational Therapy without Borders')\"For students and practitioners this innovative book provides practical insights and guidance to assist individuals, families and communities affected by disaster and provides an important resource for this emerging area of practice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase studies based on field experiences, include: responses to droughts, earthquakes, wildfires, and more:; survivor stories of trauma and healing; landmine action and advocacy (from local to global); accessibility and CBR in disaster recovery; empowerment approaches with vulnerable groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical considerations in promoting policy, practice and education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers current\/emerging disaster risks and local-global reduction strategies, including climate change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights processes, pitfalls and tips when entering the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlobal perspective with contributions from Australia, USA, Canada, Bangladesh, Argentina, UK, Hong Kong...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \n\n                                         Editorial Reviews                   Review   \u003cp\u003e\"relevant and a key resource for all who wish to take an occupational approach to practice or research\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Disaster and Development is a ground-breaking book that crosses cultures and contexts to provide a foundation for critical reflection on the role of occupation in disaster and development.\" -SirReadaLot.org, July 2015, Issue #195\u003c\/p\u003e                                           ","brand":"Nancy Rushford PhD M.Sc.OT. OT Reg. (Ont.) M.A., Kerry Thomas BScOT Grad Dip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46068992606442,"sku":"9780702040474","price":42.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/61Qm8TaR7AL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781195193","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/disaster-and-development-an-occupational-perspective","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}