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Author:   Harold Coward ,  Kelli I. Stajduhar ,  Kelli I. Stajduhar
Publisher:   State University of New York Press
Imprint:   State University of New York Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.490kg
ISBN:  

9781438442747

ISBN 10:   1438442742
Pages:   348
Publication Date:   02 July 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction Harold Coward and Kelli I. Stajduhar PART I. Religious Understandings of a Good Death 1. Cicely Saunders and the Development of Hospice Palliative Care Michael Wright and David Clark 2. ""Like a Ripe Fruit Separating Effortlessly from Its Vine"" Religious Understandings of a Good Death: Hinduism Anantanand Rambachan 3. Welcoming an Old Friend: Buddhist Perspectives on Good Death Anne Bruce 4. Muslim Perspectives on a Good Death in Hospice and End-of-Life Care Earle Waugh 5. Tradition and Change in Jewish Ideals Regarding a ""Good"" Death Norman Ravvin 6. Dying Well in Christianity Janet Soskice 7. Chinese Religions and Hospice Care Edwin C. Hui and Danny C. Leung PART II. Case Studies 8. Buddhist Hospice Care in Thailand Robert Florida and Pinit Ratanakul 9. The Ugandan Way of Living and Dying Michael L. Hadley and Godfrey Agupio 10. Punjabi Extended Family Hospice Care Kamala Elizabeth Nayar 11. Seeking Physical, Cultural, Ethical, and Spritual ""Safe Space"" for a ""Good Death"": The Experience of Indigenous Peoples in Accessing Hospice Care Joseph M. Kaufert, Rhonda Wiebe, Margaret Lavallee, Patricia A. Kaufert 12. Caring for Children in Hospice and Palliative Care: The Spiritual/Religious Dimension Betty Davies and Thomas Attig 13. Interfaith Chaplaincy in Hospice Palliative Care Kelli I. Stajduhar and Coby Tschanz Conclusion Harold Coward and Kelli I. Stajduhar Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Lee Blanding Contributors Index

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As the palliative care movement has grown, it has come in contact with all of the world's major religions, which makes this a welcome book. - International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care News

This book is an important resource not only for members of hospice and palliative care teams but also for residents in Clinical Pastoral Education programs and anyone engaged in interfaith chaplaincy. - Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies These ... University of Victoria-based scholars are to be commended for helping medical and care staff overcome widespread religious illiteracy. - Vancouver Sun As the palliative care movement has grown, it has come in contact with all of the world's major religions, which makes this a welcome book. - International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care News

""This book is an important resource not only for members of hospice and palliative care teams but also for residents in Clinical Pastoral Education programs and anyone engaged in interfaith chaplaincy."" - Journal of Hindu-Christian Studies ""These ... University of Victoria-based scholars are to be commended for helping medical and care staff overcome widespread religious illiteracy."" - Vancouver Sun ""As the palliative care movement has grown, it has come in contact with all of the world's major religions, which makes this a welcome book."" - International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care News

Author Information

Harold Coward is Professor Emeritus of History and Founding Director of the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society at the University of Victoria. He is the author and editor of several books, including The Perfectibility of Human Nature in Eastern and Western Thought, also published by SUNY Press. Kelli I. Stajduhar is Associate Professor at the School of Nursing and Centre on Aging at the University of Victoria.

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