The A-Z of Death and Dying : Social, Medical, and Cultural Aspects

This engaging and informative resource provides readers with an understanding of the social, cultural, and historical influences that shape our encounters with death, dying, and bereavement-a universal experience across humanity. * Provides comprehensive yet easily accessible and concise entries that offer insight into the expanding study of death, dying, and bereavement * Contains more than 200 engaging entries from key thinkers and practitioners within the interdisciplinary field of death studies * Addresses a wide range of topics of both contemporary and historical interest, including memorial tattoos, Facebook grieving, and so-called "dark tourism," which reflect shifting attitudes and practices surrounding end-of-life issues