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Doing Death Research: Interviews and Career Reflections with Death Studies Scholars

This book brings together illuminating interviews with the most influential scholars who have shaped the interdisciplinary field of death studies. From sociological explorations to psychological frameworks, cultural analyses to digital age considerations, these conversations reveal the rich tapestry of approaches that have advanced our...

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Covid-19 and Death Studies: Multidisciplinary Perspectives and Lessons

This book examines the profound impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on how people experienced dying, death and bereavement from early 2020 onwards. This interdisciplinary collection draws together international examples rooted in empirical research from death studies scholars to make sense of these impacts. The collection includes a wide range of...

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Palliative Care and Hospice: Interdisciplinary Perspectives over the Decades

This book offers a comprehensive collection of seminal research into palliative care and hospice, providing an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of end-of-life care, hospice practices, and the care of the dying. Drawing on articles published in Mortality, an academic journal dedicated to the study of death,...

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You can watch a recording of Prof Borgstrom's inaugural lecture on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f37EU4HZxsk

Abstract

Professor Erica Borgstrom’s lecture will focus on...