Handbook of the Sociology of Death, Grief, and Bereavement: A Guide to Theory and Practice Contributor(s): Thompson, Neil (Author), Cox, Gerry R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138201073 ISBN-13: 9781138201071 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $123.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General - Social Science | Sociology - General - Family & Relationships | Death, Grief, Bereavement |
Dewey: 306.9 |
LCCN: 2016048415 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (1.54 lbs) 384 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Death/Dying |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Handbook of the Sociology of Death, Grief, and Bereavement sets issues of death and dying in a broad and holistic social context. Its three parts explore classical sociology, developments in sociological thought, and the ways that sociological insights can be useful across a broad spectrum of grief-related topics and concerns. Guidance is given in each chapter to help spur readers to examine other topics in thanatology through a sociological lens. Scholars, students, and professionals will come away from the handbook with a nuanced understanding of the social context -cultural differences, power relations, the role of social processes and institutions, and various other sociological factors - that shape grief experiences. |