we first need to understand who we were and where we came from.
The History of Occupational Therapy: The First Century by Drs. Lori T. Andersen and Kathlyn L. Reed follows a chronological timeline, providing discussions and reflections on the influence of various personalities, politics, legislation and policy, economics, socio-cultural values, technology, and educational factors that led to the progressive maturation of the profession. The History of Occupational Therapy: The First Century includes photographs of pioneers, leaders, and advocates of occupational therapy; pictures of occupational therapy artifacts, including newspaper clippings and historical documents; maps showing historical locations in occupational therapy practice and education; and sidebars that give glimpses into personalities and events. Features:
- The only historical book on the profession's first 100 years
- Scholarly book for teaching, professional, and personal use
- State-of-the-art materials to support teaching available at www.efacultylounge.com
- Features glimpses into occupational therapy personalities
"History can tell us that the seeming hardship, the self-doubts of efficacy, the searching for our roots are actually precursors for establishing a new strategic vision and plan that could put us in the forefront of progress."
Robert Bing, President, American Occupational Therapy Association, 1983
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