Death

Looking at how religious people approach death in the twenty-first century, this is a comprehensive study of the intersection of death and religion. It describes how people from a variety of faiths draw on and adapt traditional beliefs and practices as they deal with death in modern societies...

This title takes a comprehensive approach, exploring the physical, social, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of death, dying, and bereavement.Through personal stories from real people, Death, Dying, and Bereavement provides readers with a context for understanding their changing encounters wit..

This title takes a comprehensive approach, exploring the physical, social, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of death, dying, and bereavement...

This book showcases a wealth of new research looking at end-of-life care and rituals in contexts of post-migration diversity. Drawing on seven studies from across Europe, the book underlines that death is a critical juncture in the settlement of migrant-origin communities. This book was originally p..

This book examines research on death, dying and bereavement, and how our perceptions shape what we can know about the end of life. It includes personal and professional reflections, and practical suggestions for conducting research in this field. Contributions were originally published in the Mortal..

Suicide and Agency offers an original and timely challenge to existing ways of understanding suicide. Through the use of rich and detailed case studies, the authors assembled in this volume explore how interplay of self-harm, suicide, personhood and agency varies markedly across site (Greenland, Sib..

The Sociology of Healthcare, Second Edition explores the impact of current social changes on health, illness and healthcare, and provides an overview of the fundamental concerns in these areas.  This new edition features a brand new chapter entitled ‘End of Life’ which will help health and..