Sociology and occupational therapy: an integrated approach

This text examines how sociology can enhance the practice of occupational therapy. Sociology can enhance the clinical practice by providing an understanding of the patients' experiences. The book is relevant to both students and practicing occupational therapists. Contents include: what is sociology; social research methods; social stratification and social class; role; sex gender and feminism; multicultural society; the family; deviance; health and illness; organizations; the sociology of the health professions; work; leisure; and normalization and critical disability.