Dying is a social as well as physiological phenomenon. Each society characterizes and, consequently, treats death and dying in its own individual ways—ways that differ markedly. These particular patterns of death and dying engender modal cultural responses, and such institutionalized behavior has familiar, economical, educational, religious, and political implications.    The Handbook of Death and Dying takes stock of the vast literature in the field of thanatology, arranging and synthesizing what has been an unwieldy body of knowledge into a concise, yet comprehensive reference work. This two-volume handbook will provide direction and momentum to the study of death-related behavior for many years to come.    Key Features     More than 100 contributors representing authoritative expertise in a diverse array of disciplines   Anthropology   Family Studies   History   Law   Medicine   Mortuary Science   Philosophy   Psychology   Social work   Sociology   Theology   A distinguished editorial board of leading scholars and researchers in the field   More than 100 definitive essays covering almost every dimension of death-related behavior   Comprehensive and inclusive, exploring concepts and social patterns within the larger topical concern   Journal article length essays that address topics with appropriate detail   Multidisciplinary and cross-cultural coverage

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