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 book examines research on death, dying and bereavement, and how our perceptions shape what we can know about the end of life. It includes persona..
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..
The Sociology of Healthcare, Second Edition explores the impact of current social changes on health, illness and healthcare, and provides an overview ..
Suicide and Agency offers an original and timely challenge to existing ways of understanding suicide. Through the use of rich and detailed case studie..
This title takes a comprehensive approach, exploring the physical, social, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of death, dying, and bereavement.Th..