The Revival of Death (Hardcover, New)

Frequent assertions that death is taboo can be seen as evidence of a revival of interest in dying and bereavement. Traditional religious discourse lacks plausibility, yet modern medical and bureaucratic discourse fails to tally with the personal experience of many dying and bereaved individuals. The current revival, while reinstating some traditional practices and retaining professional expertise, seeks ultimate authority elsewhere: in the individual self. The new death is personal, facilitated by palliative care, the life-centred funeral, and bereavement counselling. How though are we to know how to die and to grieve? What role do professional carers and psychological theories play in shaping the experiences of dying and bereaved persons? How do such persons learn from each other? This book examines the revival and relates it to theories of modernity and postmodernity. Tony Walter edited "Pilgrimage in Popular Culture" (Macmillan, 1993) and is the author of "Funerals and How to Improve Them" (Hodder, 1990).

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 1994
First published:	1994
Authors:	Tony Walter
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	238
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-08665-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Death & dying > General
LSN:	0-415-08665-5
Barcode:	9780415086653

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