The Kawa Model Culturally Relevant Occupational Therapy |
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Author:
| Iwama, Michael K. |
ISBN: | 978-0-443-10234-9 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2006 |
Publisher: | Elsevier Australia
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Imprint: | Churchill Livingstone |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $73.95 |
Book Description:
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This book presents a new conceptual model of practice in occupational therapy that differs from current theories. The model is based on the metaphor of a river that stands for the meanings of life, and is the first conceptual model from outside the West. It is easy to comprehend, simple and effective.
- A 'must-read' for all students of occupational therapy
- The first substantial work in occupational therapy from outside of the Western world
- Introduces an...
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This book presents a new conceptual model of practice in occupational therapy that differs from current theories. The model is based on the metaphor of a river that stands for the meanings of life, and is the first conceptual model from outside the West. It is easy to comprehend, simple and effective.
- A 'must-read' for all students of occupational therapy
- The first substantial work in occupational therapy from outside of the Western world
- Introduces an Eastern perspective on matters of theory and culture in occupational therapy
- Eight case studies, four from Western practice contexts and four from the East
- Developed by clinicians and practitioners for their peers
- Questions the cultural boundaries of occupational therapy, its knowledge (epistemiology), theory and practice. It puts the reader in touch with the cultural nature of self, client and profession
- Enables readers to develop critical analysis skills for examining matters of theory and culture, as opposed to learning theory as 'recipes'