What do middle-aged daughters lose and mourn when their mothers die? How does the death of mother affect midlife women's psychological and spiritual development? Are there recognizable phases in the process of mourning and transformation? Informed by psychoanalytic, adult developmental, family systems, and theological perspectives, Robbins analyzes data gathered from indepth interviews with midlife women and provides significant insights into these questions. One major finding of this original study is that women mourn ...
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What do middle-aged daughters lose and mourn when their mothers die? How does the death of mother affect midlife women's psychological and spiritual development? Are there recognizable phases in the process of mourning and transformation? Informed by psychoanalytic, adult developmental, family systems, and theological perspectives, Robbins analyzes data gathered from indepth interviews with midlife women and provides significant insights into these questions. One major finding of this original study is that women mourn their mothers' lives more than their actual deaths. This startling finding, Robbins suggests, has profound implications for personal, sociopolitical, and spiritual life in Western society today.
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Publisher:
Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Published:
1990
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17650118937
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Very good. 1990 hardcover published without jacket/minor bumping on the cover/clean & unmarked. 335 p. Contains: Illustrations. American University Studies. Series VIII, Psychology, 8.
Publisher:
Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Published:
1990
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18077122012
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Good. A former library book with all the expected stamps stickers and markings. Excellent condition for a former library book. Some shelf storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. Does not appear to have come with a dustjacket originally. The pages appear unmarked. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shadow. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller!