Families Making Sense of Death

by Nadeau, Janice W.
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ISBN: 9780761902669
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Through interviews and analysis, the author explores the healing process within the family context, and looks at the dynamics at work in families in which a member has died. With a keen sense of empathy, the author shares stories which show how, gradually, families come to terms with their grief and make sense of the death, as time goes by.

This family meaning-making′ is not a linear process; it is alternately stimulated and inhibited within a family. The author draws conclusions from her research about which particular social factors and conditions play a role in the overall outcome. She succeeds in showing not only how different families cope with death within the family, but also how skilful and sensitive field research

  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Nadeau, Janice W.
  • ISBN: 9780761902669
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.02 x 0.73
  • Number Of Pages: 304
  • Publication Year: 1997
Language: English

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