Sociology: death & dying books

""The Cremation of the Dead"" by Hugo Erichsen offers a comprehensive exploration of cremation, examining its multifaceted...  Read More >>

Practical, Expert, Compassionate Help for Parents and Caregivers ""In an approachable and heartfelt manner, Tara...  Read More >>

""The Undertakers' Manual"" by Auguste Renouard offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical practices surrounding...  Read More >>

""The Cremation of the Dead"" by Hugo Erichsen offers a comprehensive exploration of cremation, examining its multifaceted...  Read More >>

In a blend of prose, poetry, and ethnography, Todd Meyers reckons with grief in the face of overdose death and the...  Read More >>

Figuring Death in Classical Athens puts art and literature in conversation to explore how ancient Athenians grappled...  Read More >>

In a blend of prose, poetry, and ethnography, Todd Meyers reckons with grief in the face of overdose death and the...  Read More >>

'Thoughtful, beautiful, incredibly necessary. People need to read this book, especially if they feel a resistance...  Read More >>

This individualized plan, also designed for any Small Group activity, is a powerful tool for leaving your family...  Read More >>

Catherine Coldstream's memoir of life inside the world of a traditional Carmelite monastery and her personal journey...  Read More >>

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Offers a description of what happens to survivors after a death, based on the effect this death has on the survivor's...  Read More >>

A forensic history of dying, death, and mourning in Victorian Britain by the acclaimed historian Judith Flanders,...  Read More >>

Synthesizing trailblazing research in culture and healthcare into accessible language, this book is for professionals,...  Read More >>

The follow-up to celebrated grief expert, neuroscientist, and psychologist Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor’s The Grieving...  Read More >>

Dive into an anthology of thought-provoking essays that demystify death, dying, and what lies beyond through diverse...  Read More >>

Synthesizing trailblazing research in culture and healthcare into accessible language, this book is for professionals,...  Read More >>

Bestselling author Anthony Peake examines the incredible phenomena of near-death experiences. Covering the latest...  Read More >>

The necessity of this Guidebook arises from a growing recognition that cryonics is not merely a futuristic concept...  Read More >>

The follow-up to celebrated grief expert, neuroscientist, and psychologist Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor’s The Grieving...  Read More >>

This book provides a guide for individuals navigating the grieving process after the loss of a loved one. It explores...  Read More >>

17-year-old Gerda Lewinsohn, from a wealthy German-Jewish family in Breslau, finally got away. It had taken some...  Read More >>

A personal and philosophical reflection on the question of old age as a limit concept of Western thought. A few...  Read More >>

A beautiful and intimate exploration of first and last words and the many facets of how language begins and ends...  Read More >>

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