


Disaster and Development. An Occupational Perspective
Rushford, N. — Thomas, K.
ISBN-13: 9780702040474
CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
Mayo / 2015
1ª Edición
Inglés
Tapa blanda
272 pags
621 gr
19 x 24 x 2 cm
Recíbelo en un plazo De 7 a 10 días
Description
Disasters are confronting communities across the globe on a scale and intensity not previously witnessed.
Following 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...
NO ONE IS IMMUNE...
BUT SOME ARE MORE VULNERABLE THAN OTHERS.
Allied health workers, including occupational therapists, are seeking ways to engage in a meaningful way...as professionals...individuals...and global citizens.
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.
Drawing 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.
ENDORSEMENTS:
WFOT - 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."
Frank 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."
Key Features
- Case 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
- Practical considerations in promoting policy, practice and education
- Covers current/emerging disaster risks and local-global reduction strategies, including climate change
- Highlights processes, pitfalls and tips when entering the field
- Global perspective with contributions from Australia, USA, Canada, Bangladesh, Argentina, UK, Hong Kong...
Authors
Edited by Nancy Rushford, MA, MScOT, Postgraduate Fellow, Occupational Therapy, School of Health Science, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kerry Thomas, BScOT, Grad Dip, Director, interPART (International Partners in Action, Research & Training), South Australia, Australia.
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