Sociology: death & dying books

Suffering the loss of a loved one is extremely painful. When someone close to you passes, anticipated or not, you...  Read More >>

A kick-in-the-pants wake-up call to start living meaningfully in light of how many Mondays you have left from longtime...  Read More >>

Grief Hack, A Creative Process for Transforming Loss, is a creative process that transforms grief and loss into...  Read More >>

When someone we care about experiences a major life loss, for many of us it' s instinctive to want to...  Read More >>

The author chronicles the final months of the life of her close friend and fellow teacher, in this unique and unforgettable...  Read More >>

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This book offers a new perspective on the death penalty in the US, examining capital punishment as state crime or...  Read More >>

Gonzalo and Erica have one child and another on the way when they discover Erica has terminal cancer. Gonzalo's...  Read More >>

The complete last essays of acclaimed writer Peter Schjeldahl, the great New Yorker art critic  Read More >>

The complete last essays of acclaimed writer Peter Schjeldahl, the great New Yorker art critic  Read More >>

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Looking at the cultural responses to death and dying, this collection explores the emotional aspects that death...  Read More >>

"Every day millions of people struggle after being blindsided by losing a loved one unexpectedly; especially a loved...  Read More >>

A rare study that transforms our understanding of why youth die by suicide, why youth suicide clusters happen, and...  Read More >>

A rare study that transforms our understanding of why youth die by suicide, why youth suicide clusters happen, and...  Read More >>

This Element considers current legal, ethical, metaphysical and medical controversies concerning brain death. It...  Read More >>

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""For those who care for chronically ill children, a new understanding of hope that equips adults to better nurture...  Read More >>

... Pourquoi dit-on que je suis fou ? Parce que je ne vis pas absolument comme tout le monde, parce que je ne joue...  Read More >>

This volume brings forensic and cultural anthropology closer together through case studies of structural violence...  Read More >>

A debut essay collection inspired by the grief Maddie Norris experienced in the wake of her father’s death from...  Read More >>

In stories that take us into the worlds of hitmen, insurance frauds and modern-day slaves, Jenny Kleeman explores...  Read More >>

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"" Beyond Death: Living a Meaningful Life "" by Benak is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted aspects...  Read More >>