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Handbook of the Sociology of Death, Grief, and Bereavement A Guide to Theory and Practice

Edited By Neil Thompson, Gerry R. Cox Copyright 2017
    404 Pages
    by Routledge

    404 Pages
    by Routledge

    404 Pages
    by Routledge
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    The Handbook of the Sociology of Death, Grief, and Bereavement sets issues of death and dying in a broad and holistic social context. Its three parts explore classical sociology, developments in sociological thought, and the ways that sociological insights can be useful across a broad spectrum of grief-related topics and concerns. Guidance is given in each chapter to help spur readers to examine other topics in thanatology through a sociological lens. Scholars, students, and professionals will come away from the handbook with a nuanced understanding of the social context –cultural differences, power relations, the role of social processes and institutions, and various other sociological factors – that shape grief experiences.

    Contents

    Foreword – Dr. Bob Bendiksen, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

    Preface

    Acknowledgements

    The editors

    The contributors

    Introduction

    PART ONE

    Sociological Foundations

    Introduction to Part One

    1. Emile Durkheim

      2. Michael Brennan, England, UK

    2. Max Weber

      3. Jodie Croxall, Wales, UK and Michael Brennan, England, UK

    3. Marxism

      4. Neil Thompson, Wales, UK

    4. George Herbert Mead

      5. Gerry R. Cox, USA

    5. Erving Goffman

      6. Gerry R. Cox, USA

    6. Women’s Contributions to Classical Sociology

      7. June Allan, Australia

      PART TWO

      Sociological Developments

      Introduction to Part Two

    7. Michel Foucault

      8. Neil Thompson and Eryl Owen, Wales, UK

    8. Pierre Bourdieu

      9. Neil Small, England, UK

    9. Existentialism

      10. Neil Thompson, Wales, UK

    10. Continuing Bonds

      11. Dennis Klass, USA

    11. An Egalitarian Perspective

      12. Darcy Harris, Canada

    12. Disenfranchised Grief

      13. Neil Thompson, Wales, UK and Kenneth Doka, USA

      PART THREE

      Contemporary Issues and Debates

      Introduction to Part Three

    13. Dark Tourism

      14. Erin Dermody, Canada

    14. Aging and Ageism

      15. Sue Thompson, Wales, UK

    15. Alcohol and Other Drug Use

      16. Wulf Livingston, Wales, UK

    16. Culturally Competent Practice

      17. Neil Thompson, Wales, UK

    17. Toward a Sociology of Terrorism

      18. Gerry R. Cox, USA and Neil Thompson, Wales, UK

    18. Is Grief a Disease? The Medicalization of Grief by the Psy-Disciplines in the 21st Century

      19. Leeat Granek, Israel

    19. Being-in-the-World of the Sociological Imagination: Understanding Living with and Beyond Cancer

      20. Jan Pascal and Olivia Sagan, England, UK

    20. Death, Grief, and Virtual Connections: The Role of Social Media for Social Support and Memorialization

      21. Kathleen R. Gilbert, USA

    21. Infertility and Loss: Conception and Motherhood in the Era of Assisted Reproductive Technology

      22. Iris Po Yee Lo and Celia Hoi Yan Chan

    22. The Demise of Accountability in Public Services: A Dilemma Exemplified by the Hidden Sepsis Crisis

      23. Paul Stepney, Finland

    23. The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Grieving

      24. Neil Thompson, Wales, UK

    24. A Cultural Sociological Review of Chinese Funeral Rituals

    Sharon Chan and Amy Chow, Hong Kong, China

    Afterword – Dr. Inge Corless, USA

    Index

    　

    Biography

    Neil Thompson, PhD, DLitt, is a writer and online tutor and a visiting professor at Wrexham Glyndŵr University, Wales, where he teaches on the MSc Advanced Practice in the Human Services.

    Gerry R. Cox, PhD, is professor emeritus of sociology/archaeology and former director of the Center for Death Education and Bioethics at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse.

    "A fascinating and important departure from conventional thinking on death, grief, and bereavement, this collection of essays extends our understanding via a sociological lens, opening up for inspection issues such as culture, gender, and place. As such, this book is a magnificent tour de force in its scope and depth, embedding a fresh disciplinary analysis to this field of study." – Professor Charlotte Williams, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

    "This is an astoundingly valuable book that combines a depth of knowledge and insight with genuine accessibility for readers who may be exploring these issues for the first time. Its international scope and the broad range of topics make it a must read for academics, researchers, practitioners, and students. Expertly edited by two internationally respected authors, this book not only fills many gaps in the existing literature: it opens up new and thought-provoking areas of debate." – Bernard Moss, Emeritus Professor, Staffordshire University, England

    "An innovative, insightful, comparative and compelling handbook on issues associated with death, grief and bereavement grounded through sociological intersections. This handbook is a leader in its field and deserves to be widely cited given its authenticity and impact."– Professor Jason Powell, University of Chester, England

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