{"product_id":"death-and-dying-a-sociological-introduction-paperback","title":"Death and Dying: A Sociological Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGlennys Howarth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stimulating new book provides a sophisticated introduction to the key issues in the sociology of death and dying. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, the social sciences have seen an upsurge of interest in death and dying. The fascination with death is reflected in popular media such as newspapers, television documentaries, films and soaps, and, moreover, in the multiplying range of professional roles associated with dying and death. Yet despite its ubiquitous significance, the majority of texts in the field have been written primarily for health professionals. This book breaks with that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt provides a cutting edge, comprehensive discussion of the key topics in death and dying and in so doing demonstrates that the study of mortality is germane to all areas of sociology. The book is organised thematically, utilising empirical material from cross-national and cross-cultural perspectives. It carefully addresses questions about social attitudes to mortality, the social nature of death and dying, explanations for change and diversity in approaches, and traditional, modern and postmodern experiences of death.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeath and Dying\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal to students across the social sciences, as well as professionals whose work brings them into contact with dying or bereaved people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stimulating new book provides a sophisticated introduction to the key issues in the sociology of death and dying. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, the social sciences have seen an upsurge of interest in death and dying. The fascination with death is reflected in popular media such as newspapers, television documentaries, films and soaps, and, moreover, in the multiplying range of professional roles associated with dying and death. Yet despite its ubiquitous significance, the majority of texts in the field have been written primarily for health professionals. This book breaks with that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt provides a cutting edge, comprehensive discussion of the key topics in death and dying and in so doing demonstrates that the study of mortality is germane to all areas of sociology. The book is organised thematically, utilising empirical material from cross-national and cross-cultural perspectives. It carefully addresses questions about social attitudes to mortality, the social nature of death and dying, explanations for change and diversity in approaches, and traditional, modern and postmodern experiences of death.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeath and Dying will appeal to students across the social sciences, as well as professionals whose work brings them into contact with dying or bereaved people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eG. Howarth, \u003c\/b\u003e Reader in Sociology, University of Bath\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 8.94 x 6.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 05, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52765027696947,"sku":"9780745625348","price":49.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/WGpCa3dlSWR0anM5SXh5d0Q4Z0lKdz09.webp?v=1764608585","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/death-and-dying-a-sociological-introduction-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}