Rebecca Ford – författare

Aimed at those at the forefront of social ecological thinking, this book presents a practice-oriented process to navigate the complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time. The book brings together insights from the social sciences and beyond to introduce readers to ‘adaptive doing’ -  a continuous and iterative process of experiential learning that provides an accessible structure and process for integrating a range of knowledge and practices. As part of the ‘adaptive doing’ learning cycle, the authors argue for a common platform, symbolically called ‘the agora’, where multiple ways of understanding can be discussed. In this space, participants can work from practice and narratives, toward meaning, knowledge formation and practice change.The book demonstrates three reframing tools for social ecological practice that provide readers with multiple ways of holistically entering the social ecological domain and expanding their perspectives with a view to changing practice. ‘Adaptive doing’ is presented as a catalyst for a new generation of social ecological research, in which participants honour their disciplinary foundations while being ready to collaborate within each new system, and each new engagement: being able to act now, for social ecological recognition and change.

This open access book provides a comprehensive, open access reference on thyroid eye disease for healthcare professionals. It is structured for easy reference around the key topics in thyroid eye disease management, with sections on natural history and pathogenesis, diagnosis and investigation, medical management, surgical management and psychological impact. The support of Thyroid Eye Disease Charitable Trust ensures that the book includes consideration of patient-centered care throughout each chapter. Thyroid Eye Disease: A Collaborative Open Access Reference is an essential resource for ophthalmologists around the world (particularly oculoplastics specialists) as well as endocrinologists, nurses, optometrists and orthoptists.