Death and Dying - Sociological Perspectives

Death and Dying is an important core text for students and professionals interested in developing a holistic understanding of death and dying.

List of contents

1. Sociological Understandings of Death and Dying 2. Key Sociological Concepts 3. The Significance of Social Processes 4. The Role of Culture and Ethnicity 5. Social Policy 6. Religion and Spirituality 7. The Family Context 8. The Role of Community 9. Death and Education 10. Death and Dying in the Workplace 11. The Medicalization of Death 12. Sociological Perspectives on Disposal and Ritual 13. The Role of Humor, Music and the Arts 14. Recent and Emerging Trends Conclusion Appendix: Guide for Instructors References

About the author

Gerry R. Cox is professor emeritus of sociology and archaeology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and former director of the Center for Death Education & Bioethics, USA.
Neil Thompson is an independent writer, educator, and adviser based in Wales.

Summary

Death and Dying is an important core text for students and professionals interested in developing a holistic understanding of death and dying.

Product details

• Authors: Gerry R Cox, Gerry R. Cox, Gerry R. (University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Cox, Cox Gerry R., Neil Thompson
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9780367434090
• ISBN: 978-0-367-43409-0
• No. of pages: 212
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Death & Dying, Nursing, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Social Theory, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, PSYCHOLOGY / Grief & Loss, Palliative Medicine, Sociology: death and dying, Sociology: Death & Dying