
The Truth About Death and Dying
Facts on File(Author)
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 30. November 2009
Book
Hardback
978-0-8160-7631-4 (ISBN)
Description
Everyone is faced with the death of a family member or friend at one point or another. Death is a complex topic, and coping with its consequences is often difficult. Whether confronting a sudden death, struggling to make business decisions about a death, or resolving end-of-life issues, this objective book is designed to help readers understand and cope with the emotions and problems that arise from this experience. ""The Truth About Death and Dying, Second Edition"" is an authoritative guide to this sensitive topic. Using straightforward language and offering clear and concise information, this updated volume covers the many issues, feelings, and processes that relate to death and dying. New and revised entries of this title include: Autopsies; Common causes of teenage deaths; Death of a friend; Ethnic rituals; Fear of death; Help and support; Managing death; The media's view; Organ donation; Planning for death; The process of dying; The process of grieving; and, Smoking and death.
Reviews / Votes
"...excellent in the currency and quality of research presented...user-friendly format...accessible to researchers and readers seeking impartial answers to personal questions." - School Library Journal"More details
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 14 to 17 years
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
charts & graphs, index, glossary, further reading, web sites, hotlines
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
458 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-7631-4 (9780816076314)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Karen Meyers | Mark J. Kittleson
The Truth About Death and Dying
Book
09/2005
Facts On File Inc
€60.86
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