Walter, Tony
What Death Means Now: Thinking Critically about Dying and Grieving
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447337362
- author:
- Walter, Tony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Policy Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 12.95 x 1.02 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Death & Dying
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Death is an inevitable part of life, yet how we respond to it varies greatly depending on our circumstances. As society continues to evolve, so too do our approaches to dying, grieving, and memorialising the deceased. Tony Walter brings 25 years of research and teaching experience in the sociology of death and dying to this book, critically examining key questions such as the effectiveness of advance planning for death, the impact of digital connection on traditional funeral practices, and the ecological viability of burial and cremation. He also explores how physical migration affects our understanding of deathbeds, funerals, and graves. This thought-provoking book offers a nuanced exploration of the complexities surrounding death and grief, encouraging readers to think critically about their own responses to these universal human experiences.
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