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Focusing on death management practices, this work explores the often-overlooked rituals and procedures surrounding death and body disposal. It challenges traditional views by emphasizing the social and institutional contexts that shape grief and bereavement. By analyzing diverse cultural practices worldwide, the book offers a comprehensive framework that integrates psychological, medical, and sociological perspectives, enhancing our understanding of dying and the complexities of mourning within various communities.
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Managing Death: International Perspectives, Neil Thompson, Gerry R. Cox
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Managing Death: International Perspectives
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Neil Thompson, Gerry R. Cox
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 300
- ISBN13
- 9783031055584
- Category
- Social sciences, Ethnography, Psychology
- Description
- Focusing on death management practices, this work explores the often-overlooked rituals and procedures surrounding death and body disposal. It challenges traditional views by emphasizing the social and institutional contexts that shape grief and bereavement. By analyzing diverse cultural practices worldwide, the book offers a comprehensive framework that integrates psychological, medical, and sociological perspectives, enhancing our understanding of dying and the complexities of mourning within various communities.