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Intended as a text for classes on death, dying, and bereavement, and useful as a general resource in the field, this book covers attitudes about death, death related practices, cultural differences, strategies for coping with dying, the experience of loss and grief, age-specific differences, legal issues, suicide, euthanasia, AIDS, and philosophical questions about the meaning of death. The authors teach at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Practical and inspiring, this best-selling book helps students learn to cope with experiences associated 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. They also offer practical guidelines for constructive communication designed to encourage productive living in the face of death.
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