The A-Z of Death and Dying: Social, Medical, and Cultural Aspects

Editors

Michael Brennan

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-2014

Publication Title

The A-Z of Death and Dying: Social, Medical, and Cultural Aspects

Publisher Location

Santa Barbara, CA

First page number:

286

Last page number:

288

Abstract

This engaging and informative resource provides readers with an understanding of the social, cultural, and historical influences that shape our encounters with death, dying, and bereavement—a universal experience across humanity.

Written in an engaging and accessible style by leading international scholars and practitioners from within the field of death and bereavement studies, this book will have broad appeal, providing in a single volume insights from some of the key thinkers within the interdisciplinary field of death, dying, and bereavement. Its approximately 200 entries will serve as useful starting points for those new to the topic and will be informative to those already acquainted with some of the core concepts and ideas within this burgeoning field of inquiry. This encyclopedia will serve as an essential resource for high school and undergraduate students, those engaged in independent research, and professionals whose work involves caring for the dead, dying, and bereaved. It will also be of great interest to general readers intrigued by the social, medical, and cultural dimensions to human mortality. Underscored by the inescapable biological certainties that affect us all, The A–Z of Death and Dyingoffers a highly relevant examination of the social and historical variation in the rituals, practices, and beliefs surrounding the end of life.

Features

  • Provides comprehensive yet easily accessible and concise entries that offer insight into the expanding study of death, dying, and bereavement
  • Contains more than 200 engaging entries from key thinkers and practitioners within the interdisciplinary field of death studies
  • Addresses a wide range of topics of both contemporary and historical interest, including memorial tattoos, Facebook grieving, and so-called "dark tourism," which reflect shifting attitudes and practices surrounding end-of-life issues

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Psychiatry and Psychology | Psychiatry and Psychology | Psychological Phenomena and Processes

Language

English

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