African American Grief is a unique contribution to the field, both as a professional resource for counselors, therapists, social workers, clergy, and nurses, and as a reference volume for thanatologists, academics, and researchers. This work considers the potential effects of slavery, racism, and white ignorance and oppression on the African American experience and conception of death and grief in America. Based on interviews with 26 African Americans who have faced the death of a significant person in their lives, the authors document, describe, and analyze key phenomena of the unique African American experience of grief.
Key Features
- New Preface: Includes reflections from the authors on their work and societal changes since the book’s initial publication.
- In-depth Analysis: Documents and analyses the unique experiences of grief among African Americans.
- Interviews: Based on interviews with 26 African Americans.
- Comprehensive Topics: Covers influences from the African American church, gospel music, family grief, medical racism, and discrimination.
Additional Information
The book combines moving narratives from the interviewees with sound research, analysis, and theoretical discussion of important issues in thanatology.
