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This textbook is designed for undergraduate or graduate courses in death, dying, and bereavement. Each chapter opens with a list of objectives and a representative vignette or case study and concludes with a summary, glossary, review questions, and suggestions for further reading. The recognition of the significance of cultural differences in how people deal with death and dying informs the entire volume. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Practical and inspiring, this best-selling book helps students learn to cope with encounters with death, dying, and bereavement. The authors integrate classical and contemporary material, present task-based approaches for individual and family coping, and include four substantial chapters devoted to death-related issues faced by children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. In addition, the text discusses a variety of cultural and religious perspectives that impact individuals' understandings and practices associated with such encounters. The book also offers practical guidelines for constructive communication designed to encourage productive living in the face of death.
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