Pete Cormier reports the book, "Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, Inquiries for Hope and Change" has a broad, cross disciplinary appeal and identifies empathy as an important thematic thread running through the text.
"This book is filled with research, narratives and ideas for the student, scholar, community art-maker and anyone interested in using the arts to connect with and engage the marginalized in our communities. In Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, Inquiries for Hope and Change, editor Cheryl McLean enlists a talented and passionate group of researchers and practitioners to share their experiences using various art forms to change lives and skillfully weaves a tapestry of empathic and innovative practices that provide a series of effective real-world strategies for engaging marginalized populations who are facing daunting social issues. Empathy is clearly the thread running through the text which connects the stories and experiences of the practitioners, patients and researchers described in these pages. " P. Cormier, MS, Non Profit Management, Worcester State University, BA, Sociology, The University of Notre Dame)In creating the book "Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, Inquiries for Hope and Change" it was our intention to show, by way of illustrative examples, the considerable breadth and scope of the research. First hand topical accounts are featured from leading artist/researchers, academics, health researchers, nurse educators, physicians, envirommentalists and others who actively use the creative arts in interdisciplinary practice in cutting edge research and in methodologies for health, hope and change.
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