The Handbook of the Sociology of Death, Grief, and Bereavement sets issues of death and dying in a broad and holistic social context. Its three parts explore classical sociology, developments in sociological thought, and the ways that sociological insights can be useful across a broad spectrum of grief-related topics and concerns.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: Explores classical sociology and contemporary sociological thought.
- Holistic Approach: Addresses a wide range of grief-related topics through a sociological lens.
- Guidance for Further Exploration: Each chapter encourages readers to examine thanatology topics in depth.
- Nuanced Understanding: Provides insights into cultural differences, power relations, and social processes that shape grief experiences.
Additional Information
Scholars, students, and professionals will come away from the handbook with a nuanced understanding of the social context – cultural differences, power relations, the role of social processes and institutions, and various other sociological factors – that shape grief experiences.
