And a Seed was Planted ...' Occupation based approaches for social inclusion: Volume 1: Theoretical Views and Shifting Perspectives

Occupational therapy originated in social reform, but early in its history became allied with medicine, a biomedical perspective and a focus on individual health. Over the last two decades the profession has recognised the value of the work of its pioneers and argued for principles such as occupational justice and the right to health-promoting occupations, social inclusion, and for forms of involvement based in the community which centre around people doings things together for social chang...