Understanding Dying, Death, and Bereavement.

Abstract

1. Studying Dying, Death, and Bereavement. 2. The American Experience of Death. 3. Growing Up with Death. 4. Perspectives on Death and Life After Death. 5. The Dying Process. 6. Living with Dying. 7. Dying in the American Health-Care System. 8. Biomedical Issues and Euthanasia. 9. Suicide. 10. Diversity in Death Rituals. 11. The Business of Dying. 12. The Legal Aspects of Dying. 13. Coping with Loss. 14. Grieving Throughout the Life Cycle. References. Index. Credits.