Social and Psychological Foundations of Rehabilitation.Chubon RA. Springfield, IL 62794-9265, Charles C Thomas Publisher, 1994, hardback, 262 pp, $49.75. The author's stated purpose for this book is to provide professionals associated with rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. the social and psychological foundations of rehabilitation. The intent is to promote interdisciplinary in·ter·dis·ci·pli·nar·y adj. Of, relating to, or involving two or more academic disciplines that are usually considered distinct. interdisciplinary Adjective education and collaboration. The book serves its purpose well with regard to the social foundations and intersperses psychological foundations as appropriate. it is a good, basic text that would enhance the education of all rehabilitation professionals. The book is divided in four sections. The first section presents basic concepts that underlie the philosophy and practice of rehabilitation. it includes a systematic historical review of the reactions to disability, as well as further discussion of the historical impact of wars on rehabilitation in general. This section then delves Delves is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated a short distance to the south of Consett. into the philosophy and practice of rehabilitation over the years, as well as the varying definitions and labels of disability. It concludes with an overview of the nature and scope of services and a discussion of a systems approach to rehabilitation and the mediational role played. The second section addresses the context in which rehabilitation activities are carried out. It examines social structures and disabilities, influencing social and political forces, attitudes toward disability, the influence of physical and other barriers, and concludes with a brief discussion of some of the economics related to rehabilitation. The third section examines the impact of disability on the individual, family members, and significant others, as well as on the rehabilitation professional and the general public. The last section aims to raise the reader's awareness of current and future issues related to rehabilitation, such as, the value, importance, and implications of work with regard to rehabilitation, and the importance of outcomes assessment, as well as issues related to the future of the interdisciplinary team interdisciplinary team, n a group that consists of specialists from several fields combining skills and resources to present guidance and information. . This final section concludes with a brief discussion of aging, gender equity and cultural diversity issues, and gives a presentation of current ethical dilemmas An ethical dilemma is a situation that will often involve an apparent conflict between moral imperatives, in which to obey one would result in transgressing another. This is also called an ethical paradox that those associated with rehabilitation must face. An epilogue ep·i·logue also ep·i·log n. 1. a. A short poem or speech spoken directly to the audience following the conclusion of a play. b. The performer who delivers such a short poem or speech. 2. recounts the author's personal story and encounters with rehabilitation that underscore The underscore character (_) is often used to make file, field and variable names more readable when blank spaces are not allowed. For example, NOVEL_1A.DOC, FIRST_NAME and Start_Routine. (character) underscore - _, ASCII 95. his views expressed in this book. This book is well written and easily read. The author's exploration of the various topics, particularly the social foundations, is thorough enough for at least an overview discussion, and he identifies additional references if further information is desired. This book would be appropriate reading for any of the many persons associated with rehabilitation and particularly those who are interested in primarily exploring the social foundations and historical development of them. Paulette M Cebulski, Phd, PT Univ of Michigan-Flint Flint flint, mineral flint, variety of quartz that commonly occurs in rounded nodules and whose crystal structure is not visible to the naked eye. Flint is dark gray, smoky brown, or black in color; pale gray flint is called chert. , Mich Dr Cebulski is director of the physical therapy department at the University of Michigan-Flint History The history of the University of Michigan-Flint began in 1944, when the Flint Board of Education requested that a University of Michigan Extension Office open in Flint. , and specializes in issues related to counseling. |
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