Therapeutic Recreation: A Practical Approach [Paperback]

Marcia Jean Carter (Author), Glen E. Van Andel (Author), Gary M. Robb (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0881338222 | ISBN-13: 978-0881338225 | Publication Date: December 1994 | Edition: 2nd

A valuable guide to understanding the role of recreation in the lives of individuals with impairments! This comprehensive, well-illustrated sourcebook offers a practical overview of therapeutic recreation as a profession and as a career choice as it discusses the valuable contribution therapeutic recreation makes to the health care field. Drawing collectively on their experiences as practitioners and educators, the authors effectively combine theory and practice, first, by focusing on the historical and philosophical growth of the profession and second, by introducing readers to the client populations served by therapeutic recreation specialists and the specific application of therapeutic recreation with these individuals. The humanistic approach emphasizes the value of each person regardless of health status or functional capacity. It also incorporates a contemporary service delivery model that reflects current health care terminology and practice while maintaining the scope of service in both clinical and community settings.

Editorial Reviews

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I love the categorization of topics, especially the breakdown and coverage of the disability areas. The 'study questions' and 'practical experiences to enhance student objectives' at the end of chapters are so helpful in class/assignment planning. --Emily Hayden, Springfield College

I was pleasantly surprised with all of the faculty support material included in the new, Fourth Edition. --Jerry Jordan, Oklahoma State University --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From the Publisher

Title of related interest from Waveland Press: Crimando-Riggar, Community Resources: A Guide for Human Service Workers, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577663775). --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 593 pages
• Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc; 2nd edition (December 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881338222
• ISBN-13: 978-0881338225
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.9 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,406,481 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book is interesting and easy to read., April 21, 1998

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This review is from: Therapeutic Recreation: A Practical Approach (Paperback)

If I had to recommend a beginners book for Therapeutic Recreation I would most definitely recommend this book because of its easy reading. As a beginner you want something that is interesting and easy to understand and with this book you get all of that and more.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Textbook, October 3, 2009

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Esther (Ypsilanti, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Therapeutic Recreation: A Practical Approach (Hardcover)

I thought this was a good text for my Intro class. I wish I hadn't sold it back after the semester. I re bought this text to study for my CTRS exam. It has proved invaluable.