This engaging new book takes a fresh approach to the major topics
surrounding the processes and rituals of death and dying in the
United States. It emphasizes individual experiences and personal
reactions to death as well as placing mortality within a wider
social context, drawing on theoretical frameworks, empirical
research and popular culture.
Throughout the text the authors highlight the importance of two
key factors in American society which determine who dies and under
what circumstances: persistent social inequality and the American
consumerist ethic. These features are explored through a discussion
of topics ranging from debates about euthanasia to deaths resulting
from war and terrorism; from the death of a child to children's
experience of grieving and bereavement; and from beliefs about life
after death to more practical issues such as the disposal of the
dead body.
Drawing on sociological, anthropological, philosophical, and
historical research the authors present the salient features of
death and dying for upper-level students across the social
sciences. For anyone interested in learning more about the end of
life, this book will provide a useful and accessible perspective on
the uniquely American understanding of death and dying.
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