Examines the relationship between occupational therapy practice and the ways in which therapists make sense of practice, covering key theories, approaches, and frameworks in the field. After an overview of the history and purpose of occupational therapy, sections on specific models of practice compare and contrast eight well-known therapy models, including the biomechanical model, the group work model, and the motor control model. Therapy model chapters contain glossaries and summaries of theoretical arguments and applications. This second edition incorporates changes in the field since 1992. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.