This book summarizes current theories and research about clinical and professional reasoning, provides learning activities designed to promote effective reasoning, and recommends strategies for teaching clinical reasoning in academic and practice settings. Just in case this sounds a bit dry, a chapter on epistemology illustrates some of the most common educational philosophies with a description of each epistemology"s recipe for potato salad. Pedagogical features include objectives, chapter outlines, key terms, reflection activities, case studies, and a glossary. The book"s readership is made up of students, supervisors, managers, and educators in academia and occupational therapy practice, as well as scholars interested in clinical and professional reasoning. Barbara Boyt Schell teaches occupational therapy at Brenau University. John Schell is program coordinator for the Educational Leadership Program in the Department of Workforce, Leadership and Social Foundations at the University of Georgia. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)