Our Changing Journey to the End: Reshaping Death, Dying, and Grief in America [2 volumes]

Reshaping Death, Dying, and Grief in America

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Death & Dying, Family & Relationships, Family Relationships, Death/Grief/Bereavement
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Author: ISBN: 9781440828461
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: November 12, 2013
Imprint: Praeger Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781440828461
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: November 12, 2013
Imprint: Praeger
Language: English

This novel, cross-disciplinary collection explains how dying, death, and grieving have changed in America, for better or worse, since the turn of the millennium.

• Shows how high health care costs; concern for the environment; and a diverse, aging population necessitate rethinking the care of those who are at the end of life

• Discusses controversial topics such as extending life versus quality of life and the politics and laws governing assisted suicide and integrating our final resting place into the urban landscape

• Addresses the effects of the Internet and social media on customs surrounding dying and mourning

• Includes cross-disciplinary insights from fields as diverse as psychology, religion, medicine, law, and popular culture

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This novel, cross-disciplinary collection explains how dying, death, and grieving have changed in America, for better or worse, since the turn of the millennium.

• Shows how high health care costs; concern for the environment; and a diverse, aging population necessitate rethinking the care of those who are at the end of life

• Discusses controversial topics such as extending life versus quality of life and the politics and laws governing assisted suicide and integrating our final resting place into the urban landscape

• Addresses the effects of the Internet and social media on customs surrounding dying and mourning

• Includes cross-disciplinary insights from fields as diverse as psychology, religion, medicine, law, and popular culture

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