Concepts in Occupational Therapy (Understanding Southern Perspectives)

DETAILS : 

• Author : Sebestina Anita Dsouza , Roshan Galvaan , Elelwani L Ramugondo
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Manipal University Press
  
• Publication date : 27 October 2017
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 424 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9382460675
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9382460671
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 650 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Concepts in Occupational Therapy: Understanding Southern Perspectives is a transformative academic text that challenges the historically Western-centric foundations of Occupational Therapy (OT). Edited by Sebestina Anita Dsouza, Roshan Galvaan, and Elelwani L. Ramugondo, this book introduces concepts derived from the "Global South"—regions and cultures often marginalized in global healthcare discourse (primarily Africa, Latin America, and South Asia).

The book argues that occupation is not just an individual’s task-performance but is deeply embedded in social, political, and historical contexts, such as poverty, post-colonialism, and collective identity.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sebestina Anita Dsouza: A leading academic from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India, specializing in neurological rehabilitation and the cultural adaptation of OT practices.

Roshan Galvaan: A Professor at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, renowned for her work on Occupational Choice and how social structures limit or enable what people do.

Elelwani L. Ramugondo: Also a Professor at the University of Cape Town, she is a pioneer in the concept of Occupational Consciousness, exploring how doing, being, becoming, and belonging are linked to power dynamics and social justice.