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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.
Features• Internationally renowned Editors and contributors• First comprehensive text on occupational science• Fully up to date with the latest thinking and research• Links theory to practice
About the Editors ix
Contributors xi
Preface xv
Part I: Introduction
1 Introduction to critical perspectives in occupational science 3Clare Hocking and Gail E. Whiteford
2 What would Paulo Freire think of occupational science? 8Lilian Magalhães
Part II: Understanding occupation
3 Transactionalism: Occupational science and the pragmatic attitude 23Malcolm P. Cutchin and Virginia A. Dickie
4 Understanding the discursive development of occupation: Historico-political perspectives 38Sarah Kantartzis and Matthew Molineux
5 Occupations through the looking glass: Reflecting on occupational scientists’ ontological assumptions 54Clare Hocking
Part III: Ways of knowing occupation
6 Knowledge paradigms in occupational science: Pluralistic perspectives 69Elizabeth Anne Kinsella
7 Occupation and ideology 86Ben Sellar
8 Governing through occupation: Shaping expectations and possibilities 100Debbie Laliberte Rudman
9 When occupation goes ‘wrong’: A critical reflection on risk discourses and their relevance in shaping occupation 117Silke Dennhardt and Debbie Laliberte Rudman
Part IV: Ways of doing in occupational science
10 The case for multiple research methodologies 137Valerie A. Wright-St Clair
11 Occupational choice: The significance of socio-economic and political factors 152Roshan Galvaan
12 The International Society for Occupational Science: A critique of its role in facilitating the development of occupational science through international networks and intercultural dialogue 163Alison Wicks
Part V: Visioning a way forward
13 Occupation, inclusion and participation 187Gail E. Whiteford and Robert B. Pereira
Index 209
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