Introduction to Occupation The Art and Science of Living

Human occupation is nothing less than the way we describe the experiences that account for our pathway through life - the activities that fill up each day. Its study leads to a greater understanding of how people view, orchestrate, draw meaning from, and improve their lives, as well as the satisfaction that they draw from life. Broad in perspective, Introduction to Occupation: The Art and Science of Living brings together an outstanding team of authors to explore both informal and formal ways for studying occupation.- Features:- Discusses numerous ways to learn about occupation through observation.- Details formal and informal ranges of research methods.- Presents a framework for occupation across the lifespan.- Highlights how identity is shaped by occupation.- Outlines social responsibilities that result from occupations.- Companion Website - www.prenhall.com/christiansen - provides interactive self-assessment with instant feedback.Christiansen, Charles is the author of 'Introduction to Occupation The Art and Science of Living', published 2003 under ISBN 9780130133038 and ISBN 0130133035.