Dying, Death and Bereavement
This collection of original essays by major scholars in the field provides a comprehensive view of dying, death, and bereavement for students of thanatology in a variety of disciplines. This exceptional text provides a broad perspective for all courses on death and dying, or serves as an excellent resource for students and professionals alike in fields such as nursing and medicine, sociology, psychology, religion and philosophy, and health. Discusses the care of individuals during dying, death, and bereavement, while incorporating social, cultural, aesthetic, and scientific issues. Presents both experiential and theoretical perspectives.