The Revival of Death

TRAMA

"The Revival of Death" provocatively argues that far from being a taboo subject, death has never been more widely discussed and examined. Tony Walter explores the renewal of interest in death--notably in the hospice movement and bereavement counseling--and what social thought has to tell us about death. The book discusses the social construction of death, experiences of bereavement, funeral practices and the history of death.

NOTE EDITORE

Talking about death is now fashionable, but how should we talk? Who should we listen to - priests, doctors, cousellors, or ourselves? Has psychology replaced religion in telling us how to die? This provocative book takes a sociological look at the revival of interest in death, focusing on the hospice movement and bereavement counselling. It will be required reading for anyone interested in the sociology of death and caring for the dying, the dead or bereaved.

SOMMARIO

Acknowledgements Introduction Part I: Doing It My Way 1. The Dying of Death 2. The Revival of Death 3. The Two Strands of Revival 4. Traditional, Modern and Neo-Modern Death Part II: Keeping on Listening 5. Stories and Meta-stories 6. Systems for Listening 7. Expectations and Assumptions 8. The Listening Community or the Defining Community? 9. Gaining Control, Losing Control

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780415118545
• Dimensioni: 8.5 x 5.5 in Ø 0.97 lb
• Formato: Brossura
• Pagine Arabe: 240