Bookedited by Nancy Rushford, PhD, MSc OT Reg (Ont), MA (Counseling Psychology),
... Show More Director of Programs & Implementation, Alzheimer Society of Ontario, Canada, Kerry Thomas, BSc (OT), Grad Dip (Health Management), interPART, Australia ; forewords by Valerie Scherrer, MA, OT, Director, Emergency Response Unit, CBM, Co-ordinator, Conflict and Emergency Task Group of the International Disability and Development Consortium, Germany, Marilyn Pattinson, B App Sc (OT), MBA, FWFOT, President, World Federation of Occupational Therapist (WFOT), Managing Principal, MPOT Pty Ltd, Australia.
Summary: "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." "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... " - publisher's summary.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: pt. I Disaster and Development
1.Disaster And Development: A Call To Action / Kerry Thomas
2.Disaster, Development And Occupational Therapy: Historical Perspectives And Possibilities / Kerry Thomas
3.Disaster Risk, Vulnerability And Resilience: An Emergent Socio-Ecological Perspective / Kerry Thomas
4.Disaster, Daily Life And Meaning / Susann Baez Ullberg
5.LOST IN THE MIX: A CASE FOR INCLUSIVE AND PARTICIPATORY APPROACHES TO DISASTER AND DEVELOPMENT / Nancy Rushford
pt. II Case Series
Stories from Experience
Emergency Response And Early Recovery
6.Listening To The Voices Of Survivors: The Floods Of 2003 In Santa Fe, Argentina / Maria Del Carmen Heit
7.Reflections On Haiti / Ruth Duggan
8.Living With The Bones / Rachel Thibeault
9.Cyclone Yasi: The Experience Of Queenslanders Without A Home / Yvonne Thomas
10.After Katrina: Stephanie's Four-Year Struggle For Survival / Emily F. Piven Note continued: 11.Wildfires: Responding To Psychological And Emotional Needs Of The Community / Zoe Edmonds
Recovery
12.Terrorism: A Survivor's Story / Sue Hanisch
13.Seeking Asylum In The Uk / Nick Pollard
14.Solomon's Story / Solomon Patray
15.The Dadaab Refugee Camps And The Voices Of People With A Disability / Brian Matthews
16.Disabled People's Organizations (Dpos) In Disaster: Learning From Their Experience / Broja Gopal Saha
17.Accessibility Outcomes In Disaster Recovery
A Critical Concern, A Minimum Requirement Or An Afterthought? / Catherine Bridge
Development
18.Community-Based Rehabilitation In Colombia's Armed Conflict / Solangel Garcia-Ruiz
19.Landmine Action And Advocacy: From Local To Global / Rebecca Jordan
20.`United, We Live': Empowering Older People Through Disaster Response And Recovery / Kerry Thomas
21.Drought: Slow-Onset Disaster And Its Burden Upon Families / Jenny Biven Note continued: 22.Supporting Community Recovery Through Indigenous Engagement And The Natural Environment / Chantal Roder
23.Climate Change And Children: The Need For Innovative Responses / Kerry Thomas
Entering The Field
24.Medical Assistance Teams: Reflections On Emergency Response Experience / Nathan Kelly
25.Drink A Dozen Cups Of Tea: Lessons About Listening And Learning / Adele Perry
26.Changing Fields Of Practice: Training In The Frontier Province, Pakistan / Miriam Kolker
27.Mobilizing A Therapeutic Response In A Disaster Zone, Chile 2010 / Cecilia Farias Basadre
28.Reflections From Experience Across The Asia-Pacific Region / Kerry Thomas
29.Mobilizing Occupational Therapy Through Policy, Planning And Education / Marilyn Pattison
pt. III An Occupational Perspective on Disaster and Development
30.An Occupational Perspective On Disaster And Development And A Conceptual Framework / Kerry Thomas Note continued: 31.Occupational Stewardship And Collaborative Engagement: A Practice Model / Nancy Rushford
32.Disaster And Development: Practical Considerations In Promoting An Occupational Perspective / Nancy Rushford
33.Conclusion.