Death and Dying: A Sociological Introduction

ISBN: 978-0-7456-2534-8

Paperback

312 pages

November 2006, Polity

Other Available Formats: Hardcover

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This stimulating new book provides a sophisticated introduction to the key issues in the sociology of death and dying.
Despite widespread interest across the social sciences in these issues of late, most textbooks have been written with the needs of health professionals in mind.
Provides a cutting edge, comprehensive discussion of the key topics in death and dying and demonstrates that the study of mortality is relevant to all areas of sociology.
The book is organised thematically, utilising empirical material from cross-national and cross-cultural perspectives.
Particular appeal to upper-level sociology students, as well as professionals whose work brings them into contact with dying or bereaved people.