Ethnic Variations In Dying, Death And Grief: Diversity In Universality

by Donald P. Irish (Editor)

This volume is directed towards professionals who work in the fields concerning death and dying. These professionals must perceive the needs of people with cultural patterns which are different from the "standard and dominant" patterns in the United States and Canada. Accordingly, the book includes illustrative episodes and in-depth presentations of selected "ethnic patterns."; Each of the "ethnic chapters" is written by an author who shares the cultural traditions the chapter describes. Other chapters examine multicultural issues and provide the means for personal reflection on death and dying. There are also two bibliographic sections, one general and one geared towards children. The text is divided into three sections - Cross-Cultural and Personal perspectives, Dying, Death, and Grief Among Selected Ethnic Communities, and Reflections and Conclusions.; The book is aimed at those in the fields of clinical psychology, grief therapy, sociology, nursing, social and health care work.

Genres: Death, Grief, Psychology

226 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

American sociology educator.

Reviews

[AJ Foiret · Rating 4 out of 5]

A detailed, thoughtful text that informs people belonging to a majority population of the customs and beliefs of minority populations.

It does so without accusation or judgement for not knowing, and encourages people to question their own prejudices and assumptions in addition to learning more.

After reading this people should be able to tailor health care, social care, reactions to accidents & suicides, burials, or supporting people through grief more inclusively and sensitively.

UK readers will perhaps find this US book a little less relevant as we don't have as many Jewish, Native American, or Hmong people here but I feel it is always important to increase your own awareness anyway.