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Managing Death: International Perspectives

By: Gerry R. Cox,Neil Thompson

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Managing Death: International Perspectives

By: Gerry R. Cox,Neil Thompson

There is a huge collection of literature relating to death, grief and bereavement, but one aspect that has received relatively little attention is that of death management practices (by which we mean the various ways of managing the circumstances of the death, ritually acknowledging it and sensitively handling the disposal of the body and so on). While ways of disposing of the dead and grief practices have been thought of as based upon individual responses, grief and bereavement practices can be understood not only by looking at psychological and medical frameworks, but also by examining people as part of a complex structure of social arrangements, institutions, structures, and patterns. By examining the social and institutional structures of various groups around the world, we provide an international framework for a better understanding of the study of dying, death, and bereavement. This book highlights the significance of these matters in an international context, reflecting common themes and important differences. It will highlight common themes across diverse cultures and national settings, while also drawing attention to significant differences. If professionals working in the field of death, grief and bereavement are not aware of such differences, their practice can be insensitive, discriminatory and therefore ineffective, if not actually counterproductive. As such, the book provides an invaluable resource for a wide variety of professionals and students, including medicine and health care; social work; counselling and psychotherapy; chaplaincy and pastoral work; and, of course, those involved in the funeral industry. In addition, students of sociology, psychology and anthropology will find much of interest here in terms of appreciating the diversity of ways in which funerals and other death management practices are managed and integrated into social life.

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Springer Nature

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3031055594

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Age and Dignity

Anti-Ageist Theory and Practice

By: Neil Thompson,Gerry R. Cox

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Age and Dignity

Anti-Ageist Theory and Practice

By: Neil Thompson,Gerry R. Cox

In this insightful book, Neil Thompson and Gerry R. Cox highlight the detrimental effects and pervasiveness of ageist stereotypes, structures and practices. Stressing the importance of dignity in later-life care, they provide a well-informed basis for understanding the complexities of ageing and challenging ageist assumptions.

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Edward Elgar Publishing

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1035330482

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9781035330485

Death and Dying

Sociological Perspectives

By: Gerry R. Cox,Neil Thompson

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Death and Dying

Sociological Perspectives

By: Gerry R. Cox,Neil Thompson

Death and Dying is an important core text for students and professionals interested in developing a holistic understanding of death and dying. Chapters are replete with case studies, activities, key point boxes, and other features that enable readers to develop a sociologically informed understanding of the broad range of complex issues that underpin death and dying. Written by two established and highly respected experts in the field, it offers a thoroughgoing account of a wide range of social aspects of death and dying, filling gaps left by the traditionally narrow focus of the existing literature. By drawing the suggested sociological perspectives and highlighting the role of social policy, the authors put forward a fresh perspective of the field of thanatology. This book is a major contribution in progressing knowledge and understanding of dying and death for students and professionals in counseling, health and human services.

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214

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Routledge

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1000175332

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9781000175332

Sociology of Death and the American Indian

By: Gerry R. Cox

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Sociology of Death and the American Indian

By: Gerry R. Cox

Sociology of Death and the American Indian examines dying, death, disposal, and bereavement practices and applies those concepts to selectAmerican Indian tribes historically and currently, supplemented with oral histories. The focus is that learning about other cultures can enhance the understanding of one’s own culture by comparing traditional and modern societies. Gerry R. Cox addresses the centuries of injustices committed against American Indians that led to a neglect of learning about American Indian cultures and attempts to fill the gaps in knowledge of American Indian practices.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1666908517

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Making Sense of Death

Spiritual,Pastoral and Personal Aspects of Death,Dying and Bereavement

By: Gerry Cox,Robert Bendiksen,Robert Stevenson

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Making Sense of Death

Spiritual,Pastoral and Personal Aspects of Death,Dying and Bereavement

By: Gerry Cox,Robert Bendiksen,Robert Stevenson

The editors of "Making Sense of Death: Spiritual, Pastoral, and Personal Aspects of Death, Dying and Bereavement" provide stimulating discussions as they ponder the meaning of life and death.This anthology explores the process of meaning-making in the face of death and the roles of religion and spirituality at times of loss; the profound and devastating experience of loss in the death of a spouse or a child; a psychological model of spirituality; the dimensions of spirituality; humor in client-caregiver relationships; the worldview of modernity in contrast to postmodern assumptions; the Buddhist perspective of death, dying, and pastoral care; meaning-making in the virtual reality of cyberspace; individualism and death; and the historical context of Native Americans, the concept of disenfranchised grief, and its detailed application to the Native American experience.It also explores: a qualitative survey on the impact of the shooting deaths of students in Colorado; a team approach with physicians, nursing, social services, and pastoral care; a study of health care professionals, comparing clergy with other health professionals; marginality in spiritual and pastoral care for the dying; a qualitative research study of registered nurses in the northeast United States; and loss and growth in the seasons of life.

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170

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Routledge

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1351843095

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Final Acts

The End of Life: Hospice and Palliative Care

By: Gerry Cox,Robert Stevenson

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The End of Life: Hospice and Palliative Care

By: Gerry Cox,Robert Stevenson

The editors undertook this project to promote the International Conference on Death, Grief, and Bereavement in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. Throughout its history, the conference has attracted internationally known speakers. This book illustrates the quality of their presentations.

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Routledge

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1351865706

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Spiritual, Ethical, and Pastoral Aspects of Death and Bereavement

By: Gerry Cox,Ronald Fundis

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Spiritual, Ethical, and Pastoral Aspects of Death and Bereavement

By: Gerry Cox,Ronald Fundis

This collection of previously unpublished essays addresses a wide range of topics relevant to the on-going debates regarding dying and death and the subtleties, nuances, and complexities accompanying these phenomena. The authors have attempted to contribute their experiences, insights, and research results to clarify rather than obfuscate. Topic coverage is broad; however, content depth is not sacrificed. The diversity of authors' backgrounds, both geographical and disciplinary, also serves to make this volume unique. The chapters in this volume offer a substantial contribution in assisting care-givers in arriving at acceptable ethical positions in their pastoral, counseling, medical, and mortician roles.

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Routledge

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1351863576

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Perspectives on Violence and Violent Death

By: Robert Stevenson,Gerry Cox

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Perspectives on Violence and Violent Death

By: Robert Stevenson,Gerry Cox

This book examines violence. It looks at the nature and types of violence, the causes of violence, and the emotional wake left by violent episodes. In the twentieth century, the world experienced two world wars and countless other wars. Many millions died violent deaths from murder, death squads, purges, riots, revolutions, ethnic cleansing, rape, robbery, domestic violence, suicide, gang violence, terrorist acts, genocide, and in many other ways. As we entered the twenty-first century, we experienced 9/11, the Red Lake School deaths, suicide bombers, and more mass death brought about by the actions of governments, revolutionaries, terrorists, and still more wars. The need to better understand violence, both lethal and non-lethal, to become aware of the many forms of violence, and to learn how to survive in the aftermath of violent death are the focus of "Perspectives on Violence and Violent Death.

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1351842285

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Sociology of Death and the American Indian

By: Gerry R. Cox

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Book's by Gerry R. Cox

Managing Death: International Perspectives

Managing Death: International Perspectives

Age and Dignity

Age and Dignity

Death and Dying

Death and Dying

Sociology of Death and the American Indian

Sociology of Death and the American Indian

Making Sense of Death

Making Sense of Death

Final Acts

Final Acts

Spiritual, Ethical, and Pastoral Aspects of Death and Bereavement

Spiritual, Ethical, and Pastoral Aspects of Death and Bereavement

Perspectives on Violence and Violent Death

Perspectives on Violence and Violent Death

Sociology of Death and the American Indian

Sociology of Death and the American Indian

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