Competence in any profession depends upon an understanding of the theory that underlies it. This concise and practical text for students and practitioners bridges the gap between occupational therapy theory and clinical practice, offering highly practical advice on using theory in practice in a wide range of settings. It considers the nature of professional practice and the need for a sound theoretical basis from which to plan, implement and justify interventions, and investigates the practical use of occupational therapy theory and the issues such use raises in health and social care settings from a European perspective.

Every occupational therapy student worldwide needs to know about the underlying theory of their profession and its application to practice. The book particularly debates the nature of the theory of occupational therapy via the introduction of the concept of models of the profession as an umbrella for practice, all of which is brought to life via case studies incorporating expert advice, reflection exercises and assessment and evaluation forms.

Worldwide Destinations: the geography of travel and tourism provides comprehensive coverage of worldwide tourism destinations, examining the basic principles underlying the geography of tourist demand, supply and transportation, together with a broad survey of world tourism generating and destination regions.
Now in its fifth edition, it has been thoroughly updated with four colour illustrations, new learning features and topics It includes:
-Fully updated tourism statistics and details of major new attractions and infrastructure, changes to governments and organisations and their effects on tourism
-Geography of demand for tourism: tourism flows, the distinction between social tourism and pro-poor tourism, grey tourism and the role of baby boomers in developed countries
-Climate and tourism: the effects on tourism in particular climate zones due to climate change and global warming
-Tourism resources: issues such as economic capacity, geotourism, and conservation measures.
Worldwide Destinations is an invaluable resource for students on degree and diploma courses in tourism, hospitality and business studies as well as those undertaking vocational training for a career in the travel industry.
Accompanying this textbook is the second edition of the Worldwide Destinations Casebook. This companion text offers over 40 comprehensive and up to date case studies which contextualise the learning and provide real life illustrations of the theories covered.
The text is also accompanied with companion website and password protected tutor resource material. Access the site at:
*Fully revised edition, with updated statistics and new material on latest issues such asclimate change, economic capacity, and grey tourism
* New four colour interior fully developed with pedagogic features
* Explains the concepts and principles of the geography of tourist demand, supply and transportation, with a broad survey of world tourism generating and destination regions.
* Companion website with additional learning resources and lecturer material available