Death,Dying ,Life,Living - Softcover

Nabe, Clyde

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534576605 ISBN 13: 9780534576608

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

Practical and inspiring, this best-selling book helps students learn to cope with encounters with death, dying, and bereavement. The authors integrate classical and contemporary material, present task-based approaches for individual and family coping, and include four substantial chapters devoted to death-related issues faced by children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. In addition, the text discusses a variety of cultural and religious perspectives that impact individuals' understandings and practices associated with such encounters. The book also offers practical guidelines for constructive communication designed to encourage productive living in the face of death.

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Review:

The book offers broad, yet in-depth, coverage of relevant topics. Organization of topics is nicely sequenced. Examples are clear and relevant. A wide range of material is presented to illustrate chapter content (e.g., poetry, drawings, photographs, case histories).

Synopsis:

Helps students learn to cope with encounters with death, dying and bereavement. The authors integrate classical and contemporary material, present task-based approaches for individual and family coping, and included four substantial chapters devoted to death- related issues faced by children, adolescents, adults and elderly.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0534576605
• ISBN 13: 9780534576608
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 688