Encyclopedia of Death and Dying

by Glennys Howarth (Editor)

This is a reference source for death, dying and related concepts. It should prove a useful resource for teachers, researchers, professionals and for all those with a lay interest in issues of mortality. There has, over the last 10 to 15 years of the 20th century, been an upsurge in academic, professional and lay interest in mortality. This is reflected in academic and professional literature; in the popular media; and in the proliferation of professional roles and training courses associated with aspects of death and dying. Despite its all pervading significance, however, the majority of texts in death and dying have been designed for particular disciplinary audiences and as such they deal, in depth, with specific academic or professional concerns. By contrast, this volume offers readers a wide range of information that draws from many disciplines and isolated professions in the arts, humanities, medicine, sciences, and social sciences.

560 pages, Hardcover

First published October 27, 2001

Reviews

[Claudia Loureiro]

I believe this is an invaluable reference collection combining the multi-disciplinary aspects of death and dying which so enriches the academic subject. Includes contributions by many leading authors, on subjects only recently discussed. It also includes biographies of many previous academics as well as a comprehensive cross-referencing system and list of sources. A superb contribution carefully and painstakingly put together. Unfortunatly it has no pictures. Wonderful book.