Download or read book Occupation & Practice in Context written by Gail Whiteford and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 2004 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Occupation and Practice in Context is a new book written for students and professionals struggling to understand and address the multiple contextual influences that affect their everyday work. Based on complexity theory, which describes the inter-connectedness of human systems, this book examines the contextual forces that shape interactions with clients and consumers, whatever the setting or environment. The use throughout the book of detailed case studies, chapter objectives, key point summaries and further reading suggestions ensures that Occupation and Practice in Context will be an important guide for student and practitioners alike, helping to clarify the complex contextual issues factors influencing practice. A unique and comprehensive approach to the critical analysis of the profession Contributions from an international team of well-known academics and practitioners Relevant to changing practice settings and demands Appraises a range of strategic responses for the profession in ensuring relevancy and responsiveness Provides a basis for critical and reflective practice