Aimed at physical therapists and students of rehabilitation, this series exposes the reader to today's most challenging concepts in rehabilitation in a problem-solving format. The emphasis is on clinical decision making. The intent of the series is to promote a clear grasp of concepts in clinical practice through an analytical perspective that will complement the academic or workshop presentations in the field of rehabilitation therapy.

Focusing on the history of one medical field—rehabilitation medicine—this book provides the first systematic analysis of the underlying forces that shape medical specialization, challenging traditional explanations of occupational specialization.