Introduction to Occupation: The Art of Science and Living: International Edition - Softcover

Christiansen Ed.D. OTR, Charles; Townsend Ph.D., Elizabeth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0132376849 ISBN 13: 9780132376846

Publisher: Pearson, 2010

Synopsis

The second edition of Introduction to Occupation: The Art and Science of Living, presents the latest knowledge about occupation so that each of us around the world may understand how to seize and harvest our days for health, well-being, happiness and the development of more just and peaceful societies.  Introduction to Occupation  will appeal to any student, practitioner, researcher or educator with an interest in everyday life. Practical as well as conceptual, this book challenges readers to look beyond occupation as just “work” to include all the ways in which we occupy ourselves―showing how what we do forms our lifestyle, and how occupations are enfolded to create a balanced or unbalanced style of life. Broad in perspective, it explores both informal and formal ways for studying occupation, provides a model and framework for studying occupational development across the lifespan, and considers issues and insights surrounding a variety of "occupational" topics.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Human occupation is nothing less than the way we describe the experiences that account for our pathway through life - the activities that fill up each day. Its study leads to a greater understanding of how people view, orchestrate, draw meaning from, and improve their lives, as well as the satisfaction that they draw from life. Broad in perspective, Introduction to Occupation: The Art and Science of Living brings together an outstanding team of authors to explore both informal and formal ways for studying occupation.

Features:

• Discusses numerous ways to learn about occupation through observation.
• Details formal and informal ranges of research methods.
• Presents a framework for occupation across the lifespan.
• Highlights how identity is shaped by occupation.
• Outlines social responsibilities that result from occupations.
• Companion Website - www.prenhall.com/christiansen - provides interactive self-assessment with instant feedback.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0132376849
• ISBN 13: 9780132376846
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 456