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Each year, more than one million people and their loved-ones arrive at a decision to cease attempts at curative medical treatments and shift to hospice care, while one-in-five Americans now live in ……続きを見る

Marie Dorval (1798-1849) est une très grande artiste dramatique, mais sa gloire s'est un peu ternie avec l'âge. Sa vie est désormais entièrement tournée vers ses enfants et surtout son petit-fils Ge……続きを見る

First published in 1991. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. Investigates the ways in which nurses cope with the dying patient and the acute patient who will recover. Fa……続きを見る

Every living thing must die, but only human beings know it. This knowledge can bring to the living, anxiety and despair or new richness and meaning. This volume explores the problems and possibiliti……続きを見る

The explicit purpose of this book is to analyze dying and death in the cosmopolitan, modern setting. There is, however, an additional theme that is implicit in the analysis and observations. The por……続きを見る

This collection of articles is an outgrowth of the Death, Dying, Bereavement and Widowhood Interest Group of the Gerontological Society of America and comprises empirical accounts of several distinc……続きを見る

Death is a constant in every society, but each of the world's cultures views the end of life differently. This book examines beliefs about dying, burial, and life after death held by peoples of wide……続きを見る

In The Twelve Gates, clinical anthropologist John Rush embarks on a spellbinding journey through death rituals in various cultures, centering on the ancient Egyptian philosophy of death and resurrec……続きを見る

In response to increased academic interest in the fields of death studies, memorial studies, and human and animal studies, Skin, Meaning and Symbolism in Pet Memorials examines the mourning rituals ……続きを見る

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THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD 'So very important' NIGELLA LAWSON 'Brilliantly alive' SUNDAY TIMES 'A truly wonderful book. Read it' HENRY MARSH 'Shows……続きを見る

The unmarked mass graves left by war and acts of terror are lasting traces of violence in communities traumatized by fear, conflict, and unfinished mourning. Like silent testimonies to the wounds of……続きを見る

El enfoque budista sobre la muerte puede ser de gran beneficio para todo tipo de personas, sean cuales sean sus orígenes o creencias. Lo demuestran cuatro décadas de trabajo de Joan Halifax con las ……続きを見る

The trial of Matthew and Max is set to begin and the media is in a frenzy trying to cover these two young kids. This book delves into the mindset of Matthew and Max during the trial along with their……続きを見る

The long, arduous trial comes to an end as the community prepares for what's to come of the futures of Matthew and Max. The verdict is given and the reactions from everyone's perspectives including ……続きを見る

Classic ideas and ancient concepts broken down for the modern age. A non-academic approach to better living and greater happiness. Philosophy doesn’t have to be pointless and boring. If we can cut t……続きを見る

How will we meet our beloved pets in the hereafter? Will our pets look and act the same in heaven as they did in life? Will the reunion last for eternity or only for a precious few fleeting moments?……続きを見る

A very personal look at Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. Cindy Wockner was a journalist reporting the story of two surly drug smugglers. She was there from the beginning and would become a good fri……続きを見る

The ending of the series consists of the characters that have been part of the series sharing their thoughts on addressing gun control. While we don't have the solutions to what can be done because ……続きを見る

This book explores how post-death existence is represented in popular film, looking at issues such as continuity, personal identity, and the nature of existence beyond the grave. Film often returns ……続きを見る

本書由二十多位不同專業、信仰、背景及風格的人士從正面角度撰寫而成，是一本有關生死教育的專書。全書內容分為三個篇章，包括︰ 生死之間︰帶領讀者從不同方面認識生與死； 紓緩治療︰指導有需要人士處理哀傷，……続きを見る

'A refreshingly original meditation... I wish I had written it myself' Literary Review Graveyards are oases: places of escape, peace and reflection. Liminal sites of commemoration, where the past is……続きを見る

AS FEATURED ON BBC RADIO 4 'Start the Week' : 'very moving - brilliant and profound' "Brilliant - a grimly humorous yet humane account of the realities of growing old in the modern age." - Henry Mar……続きを見る

'So great I am struggling to find the words to do it justice' Marian Keyes A Book of the Year for The Times, Observer, Independent and Good Housekeeping 'A rare pleasure' Sunday Times 'Riveting' Eli……続きを見る

Lukang is a sleepy provincial town on the east coast of Taiwan. The Lukang "rebellion" was a series of well-organised mass demonstrations in 1986 and 1987 to block construction by the DuPont Corpora……続きを見る

'Ground-breaking. Everyone should read this book' Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score When it comes to understanding the connection between our mental and physical health, we sho……続きを見る

Increasingly, scholars from many disciplines have begun to incorporate various modalities from the humanities and arts – novels, films, artwork, and other forms of expression – to help connect stude……続きを見る

This book examines research on death, dying and bereavement, and how our approaches, perceptions and expectations shapes what we can know about the end of life. The contributions include personal an……続きを見る

A Columbia University physician comes across a popular medieval text on dying well written after the horror of the Black Plague and discovers ancient wisdom for rethinking death and dying, gaining i……続きを見る

This book recognizes and legitimizes the significance of pet and animal loss by exploring the various expressions of trauma and grief experienced by those who work with, live with, or own an animal ……続きを見る