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Death and bereavement across cultures
Author(s)Colin Murray Parkes, Pittu Laungani, Bill Young
PublisherRoutledge, London, 1997
Pages261 pp
SourceRoutledge, 11 New Fetter Lane, London EC4P 4EE.
KeywordsDeath ; Bereavement ; Religion ; Customs ; Personnel ; Guides, guide books.
AnnotationAll societies have their own customs and beliefs surrounding death. This book describes the rituals and beliefs of major world religions; explains their psychological and historical context; and shows how customs change by contact with the West. It explains mourning traditions around the world, with the aim of increasing the understanding of death - particularly by doctors, nurses, social workers, counsellors and others involved in the care of the dying and bereaved.
Accession NumberCPA-970520219 B
ClassmarkCW: DW: TR: TQC: QM: 69N

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