"Aspects of Grief" provides a comprehensive view of adult bereavement and the grieving process. Beginning with a consideration of western attitudes to death and the dying it shows how such attitudes inevitably affect the experience of bereavement. The importance of death-related rituals is examined as is the impact of the decline in funeral rites in western culture. The experiences associated with bereavement and the complications which may arise are considered and the importance of social support in terms of bereavement ...
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"Aspects of Grief" provides a comprehensive view of adult bereavement and the grieving process. Beginning with a consideration of western attitudes to death and the dying it shows how such attitudes inevitably affect the experience of bereavement. The importance of death-related rituals is examined as is the impact of the decline in funeral rites in western culture. The experiences associated with bereavement and the complications which may arise are considered and the importance of social support in terms of bereavement outcome is fully investigated. The book also focuses on specific circumstances surrounding deaths, the various facets of adult relationships, and how both can be associated with complicated and uncomplicated grief. These issues are addressed in conjunction with a consideration of the deaths of parents, partners and children. This book should be of interest to students and practioners of psychology, psychiatry, social work and sociology.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780415071765.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 9780415071765.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 9780415071765.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780415071765.