Books in the Death Education, Aging and Health Care series

This text examines the deep sense of fear that AIDS evokes, stigmatizing those who suffer from the disease, as well as their families and caregivers. Until AIDS can be seen for what it actually is - a life- threatening disease - policies providing for humane treatment will not evolve.

Selected papers from the 1st International Conference on Children and Death, held in October/November 1989 in Athens. It was attended by over 500 participants from all over the world.

Essays discuss control measures, treatment of AIDS victims, public awareness, sexual ethics, therapy selection, children with AIDS, public school policy, and gay politics.

First Published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

First published in 1991. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

First Published in 1991. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

First published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This volume is directed towards professionals who work in the fields concerning death and dying. These professionals must perceive the needs of people with cultural patterns which are different from the "standard and dominant" patterns in the United States and Canada. Accordingly, the book includes illustrative episodes and in-depth presentations of selected "ethnic patterns".; Each of the "ethnic chapters" is written by an author who shares the cultural traditions the chapter describes. Other chapters examine multicultural issues and provide the means for personal reflection on death and dying. There are also two bibliographic sections, one general and one geared towards children. The text is divided into three sections - Cross-Cultural and Personal perspectives, Dying, Death, and Grief Among Selected Ethnic Communities, and Reflections and Conclusions.; The book is aimed at those in the fields of clinical psychology, grief therapy, sociology, nursing, social and health care work.

Papers presented at the "National Conference on Risk Factors for Youth Suicide", held at Bethesda in 1986. The authors catalogued, analyzed and synthesized the literature on factors linked to youth suicide.

Many modern theories hold that the function of grief and mourning is to cut bonds with the deceased, freeing the survivor to develop new relationships. This work, however, argues that proper resolution of grief should enable one to develop and

First Published in 1987. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This title highlights the need for professionals in the fields concerning death and dying to perceive the needs of people with cultural patterns which differ from the "standard and dominant" patterns in the USA and Canada. It contains illustrative episodes and in-depth presentations of selected "ethnic patterns".

This portrays retirement as an exceptional opportunity for individuals to create new lifestyles for themselves. The authors encourage professionals in various fields to assist pre-retirees as well as retirees in planning for a stimulating retirement future.

Explains how to start a hospice, discusses issues concerning their Administration, And Considers Staff Stress, Emotional Support For mourners, ethical problems, and legal concerns.

Presenting coverage of this area of studies on death and dying, this book provides a systematic presentation of the six most widely used and best validated measures of death anxiety, threat and fear.

Many modern theories hold that the function of grief and mourning is to cut bonds with the deceased, freeing the survivor to develop new relationships. This work, however, argues that proper resolution of grief should enable one to develop and maintain a continuing healthy bond with the deceased.