Handbook Of Death And Dying (2 Vol. Set) Direct

The , edited by Clifton D. Bryant , is not a fictional story, but a comprehensive academic reference work. Published in 2003, it serves as a definitive guide to the field of thanatology (the study of death), spanning over 1,100 pages and 100+ essays.

The set is divided into two distinct volumes that categorize the various "dimensions" of death:

Discusses topics like suicide, capital punishment, and euthanasia. Handbook of Death and Dying (2 Vol. Set)

Examines the social process of "passing away" and the hospice movement. Volume 2: The Response to Death

Covers mortality trends, accidental deaths, and variants in meaning across different societies. The , edited by Clifton D

Rather than a singular narrative, the handbook "tells the story" of human mortality through multidisciplinary perspectives, including sociology, psychology, history, and theology. Structure of the Volumes

Explores fear of death, historical changes in the meaning of death, and its portrayal in popular culture. The set is divided into two distinct volumes

Details funeralization , burial practices, and various methods of body disposition.