Sociology: death & dying books

Offers an historical narrative of the city's attitude to going the way of all flesh. This blend of archaeology,...  Read More >>

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<p>This empirically-based study of older adults ranging in age from 70-90 years examines the influence of family...  Read More >>

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Through an analysis of legal and clinical cases and a discussion of alternative concepts of personhood, Lizza casts...  Read More >>

She let me go and disappeared ... without a backward glance. And I, I turned away, sick at heart, but not knowing...  Read More >>

In wry and lucid prose, Johnson takes a mordantly funny look at the history and practice of ""the ultimate human-interest...  Read More >>

A compilation of theory, research and intervention practices focused on cognition and suicide. It brings together...  Read More >>

"Dr. Alma Bond provides insight into one of the greatest challenges of life: conquering the fear of death. Using...  Read More >>

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Reflecting on a range of clinical and forensic experience, this book provides cases accompanied by analysis that...  Read More >>

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Following an overview of the early development of funerary rituals in Japan, this work demonstrates how diverse...  Read More >>

Originally published: New York: Summit Books, c1991.  Read More >>

Jacqueline S. Thursby explores how modern American funerals and their accompanying rituals seem meant to benefit...  Read More >>

Very little is known about death and related issues in Chinese culture, because, death is a taboo subject to Chinese...  Read More >>

""The most comprehensive multidisciplinary contemplation of mortality we are likely to get."" -Thomas Lynch, New...  Read More >>

Reflects on what is promising in working with the suicidal adolescent and provides information relevant to theory,...  Read More >>

This anthology discusses a number of interdisciplinary cultural, psychological, metaphysical, and moral issues and...  Read More >>

Seventy per cent of British families now choose cremation for their funerals, a rapid change in traditional death...  Read More >>

Those in the medical community disagreed on whether or not Terri could be rehabilitated. Our nation was split over...  Read More >>

Strong Shoulders is the final book in Barry's acclaimed trilogy of memoirs (following Don't Drop the Coffin and...  Read More >>

Helps those in mourning through what can be the hardest time of year - the holiday season. Mourners will better...  Read More >>

A reference resource focused on cremation. Spanning many world cultures it documents regional histories, ideological...  Read More >>

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