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." 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...
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