| The goal of this book is to provide a thorough review of selected theoristswhose lives and works have influenced the direction and development ofclinical practice in occupational therapy. Two assumptions have guided thedevelopment of the book. First, careful study of existing theoretical ma-terial is needed to provide a knowledge base for the refinement of currenttheories and for the development of new theories. Second, the clinicalrelevance of a theory can be enhanced when that theory is studied in thecontext of the individual theorist s attempts to solve clinical problems oraddress professional issues that the theorist has encountered in her or hisown career. We felt that such a book was needed in the occupational therapy profes-sion. Practicing therapists can use it to develop a frame of reference for aclinical setting, to review theory related to a new job area, to formulatejustifications for practice decisions to other professionals and to third partypayers, to establish a rationale for research, or to prepare for continuingeducation workshops. For the increasing numbers of therapists returning to school to obtaingraduate degrees, a book was needed to provide an overview of theoristsand exhaustive bibliographies for more indepth study. Graduate studentsalso need to identify research questions that can add to the body of knowl-edge and theory base for the profession. This book is designed to help the undergraduate or basic master s studentwho is in the process of formulating a professional identity. This book canhelp them begin to understand the common themes and the differencesamong the basic theories, which so often seem elusive in this diverse profes-sion. And, because the book identifies a heritage of the outstanding ideasand exemplary careers of some of the people in the profession, it can aidthe development of professional self-esteem and confidence. |
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