Handbook of Death and Dying

"The Handbook of Death and Dying" takes stock of the vast literature in the field of thanatology, bringing together what has previously been an unwieldy body of knowledge into a concise, yet comprehensive reference work. This two-volume handbook will provide direction and momentum to the study of de [...]
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"The Handbook of Death and Dying" takes stock of the vast literature in the field of thanatology, bringing together what has previously been an unwieldy body of knowledge into a concise, yet comprehensive reference work. This two-volume handbook will provide direction and momentum to the study of death-related behaviour for many years to come. Key features include: more than 100 contributors representing authoritative expertise in a diverse array of disciplines such as - anthropology, family studies, history, law, medicine, mortuary science, philosophy, psychology, social work, sociology and theology; a distinguished editorial board of leading scholars and researchers in the field; 103 definitive essays covering almost every dimension of death-related behavior; the exploration of concepts and social patterns within the larger topical concern; journal article length essays that address topics with appropriate detail; and, multidisciplinary and cross-cultural articles.